Little Rock News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Today!

Little Rock News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Today!

Author: The Daily News Now! Language: English Episodes: 100
Need to know what's happening in Little Rock without wading through a long broadcast or dense article? Little Rock News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Today! is built for that. Each episode is a concise, two-minute audio briefing delivered by DNN Founder Corey, designed to fit into the busiest morning routine or afternoon break. You'll hear a direct rundown of the essential local stories, from city hall politics and developing business news to the day's weather forecast and updates on community events. The focus is strictly on central Arkansas, providing relevant context you won't get from national headlines. This podcast operates as part of The Daily News Now Network, which structures these quick updates into a wider system of local audio news. The format prioritizes clarity and speed, aiming to give you a factual snapshot of the day so you can stay informed and move on with your schedule. It’s a straightforward resource for anyone living in or connected to the area who wants to keep a finger on the pulse of local developments, from crime reports to civic announcements, all in a consistently brief and manageable format. Tune in for a no-frills, efficient way to catch up on the news that directly impacts Little Rock and its surrounding communities.
Episodes
Flooding Follows Weekend Tornadoes [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14
Northwest Arkansas braced for chaos as Monday dawned with flooded roads and power outages—Davis Valley and Pearl Roads shut down amid rising waters. A flash flood warning swept Benton and Washington counties, with 1-2 in…
Gas Prices Drop in Little Rock [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:27
Gas prices in Little Rock just dropped 13 cents to $3.76 per gallon — a welcome relief after a month-long decline of 25 cents — though still 11 cents higher than this time last year. Nationally, regular gas fell 18 cents…
Pine Bluff Police Seek Jimmy Ruff in Fatal Shooting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01
Pine Bluff police are urgently searching for 26-year-old Jimmy Ruff, wanted in connection with a fatal shooting on June 6th at the corner of Second Ave and Main St. Charged with capital murder, aggravated assault, and il…
Arkansas Lands Three-Star DL James Stewart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23
Arkansas just snagged a big one: three-star defensive lineman James Stewart, a 6’1”, 285-pound junior from Tennessee, officially committed Monday after a standout visit to Fayetteville. With 68 tackles, 13 for loss, two…
Arkansans Compete to Honor Organ Donors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:23
Nine Arkansans, once on the brink of life, are training hard to compete in the Transplant Games of America in Denver — a celebration of second chances, resilience, and the incredible gift of organ donation. These athlete…
Arkansans Compete for Life After Transplant [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00
Nine Arkansans, all recipients of life-saving organ transplants, are preparing to compete in the Transplant Games of America in Denver in 2026, turning their personal battles into triumphs on the field. From congenital h…
Arkansas’ New Hotel Reimagines Pine Bluff [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:41
A brand-new 14-story luxury hotel has debuted at Saracen Casino Resort in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, transforming the city into a premier tourist destination with a $600 million investment that’s created 1,200 jobs and set a…
Arkansas Athletes Celebrate Second Chances [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:43
Nine Arkansas athletes, including liver, heart, and kidney transplant recipients and donor families, are heading to Denver for the Transplant Games of America to celebrate life and honor those who gave them a second chan…
Man Wanted for Homicide and Assault [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08
Wanted: Jimmy Ruff, 5’5”, 150 lbs, armed and dangerous — police are urgently seeking him for a weekend homicide on June 6th at Second Ave & Main St, plus multiple aggravated assault and firearm possession charges. Do NOT…
South Africa Faces Illegal Migration Crisis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:34
South Africa’s president Cyril Ramaphosa confronted mounting public anger over illegal migration on national TV, acknowledging valid fears while warning against vigilante justice. As protests demand undocumented migrants…