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BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS
SENIOR CENTER MOVING FORWARD
The Little Rock Board of Directors approved a $4.1 million project for renovations and additions at The Centre at University Park. The renovations, including additional square footage, an indoor therapy pool, pickleball courts and more, will transform the space into a destination hub for senior and community activities.
PROGRESS AHEAD
Board members allocated more than $1.26 million for widening of Vimy Ridge Road (from Pleasant Hill Road to Sherri Marie Drive) in Ward 7, and approximately $177,000 to widen Arthur Lane (from Gamble Road to Atkins Road) in Ward 2
Watch the latest Little Rock Board of Directors meeting at:
EVENT REPLAYS
Find press conferences, meetings, and event recordings by LRTV linked here.
Little Rock Board of Directors Meeting
June 3, 2025
LRPD Recruit Class #115 Graduation Ceremony
May 30, 2025
Find all streamed and recorded events on CLR YouTube channel and Facebook page
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Finance, Grants Division
Big shoutout and congratulations to our Grants Division for securing the GFOA’s Award for Outstanding Achievement in Popular Annual Financial Reporting (PAFR Award) for its Popular Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023!
The City of Little Rock received this award through the Government Finance Officers Association, with a press released published on May 23, 2025.
“The Award represents a significant achievement by the entity In order to be eligible for the PAFR Award, a government must also submit its annual comprehensive financial report to GFOA’s Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting P d i h C ifi f h fi l E h
CONGRATULATIONS, AND WELCOME TO THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK!
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EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION ANNUAL PICNIC
Join us for the annual Employee Appreciation Picnic! Come out to Southwest Community Center on June 28 , from 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM to experience, food, fun, and fellowship at this years picnic!
2ND FRIDAY ART NIGHT X CLR ICREATE
Celebrate 20 years of creativity at the 2nd Friday Art Night: After Hours event on Friday, June 13, 2025, from 6:00 PM–10:00 PM at 412 Main Street, Little Rock, AR 72201! Powered by the City of Little Rock’s iCREATE initiative which is designed to connect, develop, and facilitate opportunities for local creatives and the Downtown Little Rock Partnership, with support from the Arkansas Arts Council, this unforgettable evening will spotlight local artists, live performances, and a vibrant night market Join us in celebrating the creative energy that makes Little Rock shine!
BOARDROOM TRAINING AVAILABLE
If you are a chair person and/or member of a board and/or commission, please make a point to undergo formal boardroom training before hosting your meetings in the city hall board chambers
Boardroom trainings are available bi-weekly on Monday’s at 10:00 AM, beginning June 9 , 2025 Follow this link to schedule a training: linked here th
Follow the instructions in the flyer catalog on how to complete the form.
JUNETEENTH IN DA ROCK
On Saturday, June 21 , join us for a Juneteenth celebration! A time of food, music, fun and fellowship is sure to bring out the good vibes Bring your family, friends, boots and fans as we join each other in commemorating Juneteenth in da Rock The City of Little Rock is one of the sponsors of this free event! See the details below:
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SOUTHERN BANCORP LITTLE ROCK COMMUNITY DAYS
Through Southern Bancorp Little Rock Community Days, the Little Rock Zoo is excited to extend special admission discounts exclusively to residents of Little Rock As a thank-you to the people whose tax dollars help support and improve the Zoo, these special days provide an opportunity for our local community to explore and enjoy the Zoo at a reduced cost. We invite Little Rock residents to take advantage of this offer and experience the incredible wildlife, exhibits, and educational opportunities that make the Zoo a special place for everyone.
The following are attributes of the program:
A day once per quarter when residents of Little Rock receive a $2 admission per person
Residency proven by driver’s license, ID, or utility bill.
Parking will be $1
The Zoo will be open regular hours from 9 AM to 4 PM, with the final admission at 3:30 PM.
The next Southern Bancorp Little Rock Community Day will be held on September 20th!
LR PARKS SUMMER DAY CAMPS
Little Rock Parks & Recreation's Summer Day Camp runs June 2–July 24 and is open to boys and girls ages 6–15. For just $100, your child can enjoy a safe, fun-filled summer packed with creative activities like crafts, sports, movies, roller skating, archery, zoo visits, and more! Breakfast and lunch are provided daily, and camps are hosted at six convenient locations across the city Give your child the gift of summer adventure, friendships, and memories that last a lifetime Register today at bit.ly/LRSummerCamp25 or call (501) 371-4770 for more info.
COMMUNICATIONS WORKSHOP: LGBTQ+ ALLYSHIP
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Where: Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center
Time: 2:00 PM
**Register using Neogov. Registration instructions included in the flyer catalog attached as a PDF
LITTLE ROCK HISTORIC LANDMARKS & DISTRICTS VIEWER
Now Live! Explore Little Rock’s architectural legacy like never before! May is National Preservation Month and we’re proud to unveil the refreshed Little Rock Historic Landmarks & Districts Viewer an interactive tool that puts the city’s stories at your fingertips. Whether you're a local history buff or simply curious about the historic places you pass each day, this tool is your gateway to understanding and celebrating Little Rock’s legacy Start exploring and share the stories that inspire you! Click Here to access the viewer
EMPLOYEE ACCESS TO THE GYM AT CITY HALL
If any city team member would like access to the gym at City Hall, please contact Allison Segars to obtain a key card. We are working together to prevent staff from travelling through the Parks maintenance area to reach the gym space. asegars@littlerock.gov
CITY ON THE MOVE: IPREVAIL
For the 2nd quarter of 2025, the City on the Move program will educate employees on maintaining a healthy mind with iPrevail through Cigna. iPrevail is a digital therapeutics platform, designed by experienced clinicians to help you take control of the stresses of everyday life and challenges associated with life’s difficult transitions. Click the video to learn more about iPrevail.
REMINDER: UPCOMING HR TRAINING SESSIONS USING NEOGOV
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e are excited to remind everyone about our upcoming opportunities to level up your learning It is now even easier to enroll by using NeoGov Single Sign On (SSO) directions. Once signed-in, you will land on your dashboard, so click on
the training link on the left side of your screen to review what’s currently available.
We are excited remind everyone about upcoming opportunities level up your learning It is now even easier to enroll by using NeoGov Single Sign On (SSO) directions. Once signed-in, will land dashboard, the training link on the left side of screen to review what’s currently available.
If you prefer in-person classes, click the “calendar” hyperlink in the upper right corner of the training screen to see our coming attractions covering topics such
as Effective Communication, Performance Management, CANVA 201 and
Harassment and Discrimination.
If prefer in-person classes, the “calendar” hyperlink in the upper right corner of the training screen see coming attractions covering topics such as Effective Communication, Performance Management, CANVA 201 and Harassment and Discrimination.
Training videos on topics ranging from Office 365 to leadership development are available using the search function in the course catalog. The vendor publishes new videos frequently, so let us know if there are additional subject matter you would like added to our Learn library.
Training videos topics ranging from Office leadership development are available using the search function in the course catalog. The vendor publishes new videos frequently, so let us know there are additional subject matter would Learn library.
Please contact HRLearning@littlerock.gov with any questions. Thank you for your continued engagement, and we look forward seeing soon!
Please contact HRLearning@littlerock.gov with any questions. Thank you for your continued engagement, and we look forward to seeing you soon!
PROFESSIONAL HEADSHOT SESSIONSWITH COMMS
This June, the Marketing and Communications team will be hosting professional headshot sessions in the CLR Board Chambers (or other locations upon request). Each department will be assigned a specific day and time to ensure a smooth and organized experience. All departments have scheduled time slots that are on the Comms Master Calendar Please refer to your calendar for your date and For any questions, please contact Nyah Peyton, npeyton@littlerock.gov.
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June 4, 2025 10:00 AM | June 4, 2025 11:00 AM June 10, 2025 10:00 AM | June 10, 2025 11:00 AM
June 11, 2025 10:00 AM | LRPD June 11, 2025 2:00 PM
District Courts June 17, 2025 | Fire June 17, 2025
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Communications June 24, 2025 | Fleet June 24, 2025
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CAO July 1, 2025 | OEA July 1, 2025
NATIONAL BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION FREE FITNESS PACKAGE
Have you claimed your FREE fitness package from one of our NBCF partners? Packages are running out, so act now to get yours!
FightCamp is an at-home, virtual exercise experience that features boxing, kickboxing, and a variety of other fitness activities National Breast Cancer Foundation is partnering with FightCamp to gift 5,000 free fitness packages to breast cancer patients and survivors Each package includes:
45-day Membership: Full access to FightCamp’s library of full-body workouts, and unlimited accounts for your household
Fitness Tracker: Includes punch and kick trackers with real-time metrics such as speed, volume, and output.
Quick Wrap: Built to hold the fitness tracker
Contact Christopher Barnett cbarnett@littlerock.gov, if you have questions or need to claim your package!
UALR: DISCOVER YOUR PATH
Enrollment is open now for the Summer and Fall 2025 semesters! UA Little Rock offers a dynamic learning environment where students can choose from more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degrees at https://ualr.edu/academics/.
Please email UA Little Rock at admissions@ualr.edu if you have any questions.
Keep in mind that at UA Little Rock, employees can receive a 10% tuition scholarship on all undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs, a $0 enrollment application fee, and a $25 per credit hour scholarship to help offset textbook costs.
Admission for Transfer Students - Are you wondering how your credits will transfer to UA Little Rock? With our Trojan Transfer Hub, you can see exactly how your credits will transfer to multiple majors at once, all with one convenient tool! Am I a Transfer Student? If you have a high school diploma or GED and at least 12 transferable credit hours from another institution, you’re considered a transfer student.
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JUNE 2025
Fairfield Inn Groundbreaking Ceremony
View the photo gallery from the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Fairfield Inn, located off of I-30 Frontage Rd. Mayor Scott gave remarks alongside Vice Mayor, BJ Wyrick.
Mobile City Hall 3
View the photo gallery from the third installment of Mobile City Hall, a mayoral initiative to bring city services and resources to residents outside of regular City Hall operating hours.
SYEO Career Climb Orientation
View the photo and video gallery from the Career Climb Summer Youth Employment Opportunity Orientation Day.
Kendra Pruitt’s Farewell Celebration
View the photo gallery from the “Farewell Flight” celebration in honor of former Chief of Staff, Kendra Pruitt. Pruitt announced her resignation on May 6 , with Joycelin Randal announced as her successor. th
LRPD Recruit Class #115 Graduation Ceremony
View the photo gallery from the graduation ceremony of the Little Rock police departments recruit class #115, held at the Little Rock Police Training Facility.
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RIBBON CUTTINGS
James Rodgers, Sr. Street Dedication
Wednesday, June 18th, 1:30 PM
Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport
PRESS
Check back later for any press opportunities!
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Board of Directors Agenda Meeting
Tuesday, June 10th, 4:00 PM
City Hall Board Chambers
Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
Wednesday, June 11th, 11:45 AM
City Hall Board Chambers
Little Rock Planning Commission
Thursday, June 12th, 4:00 PM
City Hall Board Chambers
Land Bank Commission Meeting
Wednesday, June 18th, 4:00 PM
Willie Hinton Neighborhood Resource Center
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