Local Elections: Little Rock candidate paperwork is now available for the Nov. 3 mayor race and six city board seats, with signature gathering starting immediately and filing set for July 29–Aug. 5. Public Safety: North Little Rock police arrested Christopher Warren, 57, on aggravated assault after witnesses said he choked a woman; bail is set at $20,000. Education & Housing: Northwest Arkansas Community College’s board approved a site and self-financed model for its first on-campus student housing, though a related contractor step failed to pass. Child Well-Being: Arkansas ranked 43rd in the 2026 KIDS COUNT Data Book—up overall since 2019, but with reading/math and health slipping. Aviation Youth Program: EAA Chapter 775 flew 15 local youth on free first airplane rides through the Young Eagles program at Baxter County Airport. Business & Growth: Onterris, based in North Little Rock, announced a partnership with Greentown Labs to help environmental tech startups move toward pilots. Weather & Community: Mountain Home seniors are raising PTO funds by painting personalized parking spots this summer. Crime & Courts: A Pulaski County judge dismissed Bryan Norris’ challenge to the secretary of state runoff recount, saying he didn’t prove election law violations.