Little Rock · Arkansas Little Rock Nightly Friday, October 16 · 3:30 PM
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Tonight’s presentation · October 16, 2026

And the evening’s top story is

The 2026 Arkansas Food Hall Of Fame Nominees Are Officially Here

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Category I

Top Honors

The Little Rock stories that lead the evening.

The nominees

A Little Rock theater stage under a warm gold spotlight
Category II

Encore

Stages, galleries, concerts and the arts in the capital city.

The evening forecast65°

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Category III

The Arena

Razorbacks, Trojans, the Travelers and hometown champions.

Category IV

The Tasting Room

New tables, chefs, bakeries and celebrated plates.

An elegant Little Rock dinner table set with candles and gold accents
  1. Course IHow Neil Erisman Built Little Rock Wrestling on Time-Tested PrinciplesArkansas Money & Politics 8 hr ago
  2. Course IINeighbor’s Mill, Ermilio’s named Arkansas Food Hall of Fame finalistsKTLO 6 hr ago
  3. Course IIIArkansas WWII Soldier Comes Home After 84 Years | Delmor Erwinarkansasradio.com 10 hr ago
  4. Course IVI-30 Arkansas River Bridge lane closures set next weekKARK 13 hr ago
  5. Course VWhat channel is Kentucky basketball exhibition vs. Little Rock on today?Yahoo Sports 18 hr ago
  6. Course VIArkansas State Fair: Crafting the Ultimate Meat PlatterKLRT - FOX16.com 18 hr ago
Category V

The Boardroom

Openings, expansions and the people building Central Arkansas.

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The Envelope

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Open The Envelope

Goodnight, Little Rock.

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