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Hi,
we’re four guys, and we’ve put together Westminster’s restaurant scene in an app called Vota. The concept is simple: you see two places side by side (for example Famille vs. Kachina Southwestern Grill), you choose the place you’d rather go to, and the ranking updates instantly. The more people vote, the more accurate the list gets over time. There are still a few duplicates here and there, but I’m continuously cleaning up the data.

Here’s the iPhone version, with categories that actually fit Westminster’s food scene:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota-restaurant-ratings/id6744969212

And here’s the Android version (finally live):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app

P.S. I’m not from Westminster (I live in Gothenburg). I’m not collecting data, not selling anything, and the app does not use AI-generated content. I’m posting in a few different subreddits because we now support more regions, and I genuinely want honest feedback from people who actually know the area.

u/TheShynola — 1 day ago

The Real Cost of Power

Simple little message, here.

Entergy Arkansas is charging 17 cents per kilowatt hour after all of their fees and charges. Take your bill and simple math price paid per kilowatt hour. I'm guessing their next move will be a tip box.

They claim 6 to 9 cents per kilowatt hour, depending on the price of a kilogram of feathers or whatever other metric they choose to use. Everything is worded so that whatever they want to charge can be reached.

Can't wait for all of those infrastructure and job market improvements!

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u/ReasonablePsycopath — 1 day ago

Going to little rock for a work trip for 2 weeks need food recommendations

I'm going down there from Cleveland and ive spent years in Hawaii/California/Colorado where ive tried all sorts of local flavors. What kind of food is good down there? Any specific dishes?

Im open to BBQ, Soul Food, Mexican, Tex/Mex, and Asian noodles houses. honestly even if i didnt mention it id love to hear about it, im not very picky. Open to a good burger/cheesesteak/pizza too if any spots are worth mentioning!

I'll be in the western part of the city.

Any suggestions help!

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u/Sharkbites1v9 — 2 days ago

Independent Order of Odd Fellows

We are in the process of bringing the Odd Fellows back to Little Rock. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows is a Fraternal organization looking to help in the betterment of the community through local community efforts. These would look like food drives, volunteering in community events, school supply drives, and education scholarships. Odd Fellowship is open to both men and women.

If this is something that would interest you please feel free to DM me. Are you Odd Enough? Let’s be Odd Together.

u/kcaz12345 — 2 days ago

Fire in Emrald Park

Just saw a fire on one of the cliffs at emerald park. Viewed from the Little Rock shore near Murray

Edit: 911 was alerted prior to this post. Fire trucks appear to be on the scene

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u/Ashtonished — 2 days ago

Special Occasion Restaurant ideas

Hey y'all!

My husband and I are about to celebrate our 11th wedding anniversary and due to some unfortunate events and us having a special needs kiddo that can FINALLY be baby-sat for short periods, we are celebrating for the first time in about 3 or 4 years!!

So I am looking for recommendations for places that serve amazing food but also know how to help make celebrations special with awesome service/customer experiences. Anything in LR or within an hour or so would be ideal but I'm willing to make the trip for the right spot.

Thank you all so much in advance!

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u/AwakenedWithLucidity — 3 days ago

Open Letter to Director Lance Hines: What Are We Getting From Flock?

Director Hines,

You have made public safety one of your primary priorities as Ward 5 City Director. I respect that, which is why I think you are the right person to ask a straightforward question about Little Rock's Flock camera network:

What are taxpayers actually getting for it?

Little Rock is spending $690,000 over two years—$345,000 per year—on Flock's license-plate-reader system.

The argument for these cameras is that they help prevent crime, recover stolen vehicles, identify suspects, and locate missing people.

So I'd like to see the results.

How many crimes have Flock actually prevented?

How many arrests, stolen vehicles, missing persons, or criminal cases were directly assisted by Flock—and how many would likely not have been solved without it?

And perhaps the most obvious recent example:

Did Flock help identify the truck that destroyed the Markham Street pedestrian bridge?

The truck struck the bridge on July 13, and LRPD announced an arrest on July 28. If Flock helped locate the vehicle or identify the driver, I think taxpayers deserve to know that. If it didn't, I think that's important information too.

I'm not opposed to technology or effective policing. But there is a difference between using technology to investigate a specific crime and building a system capable of reconstructing where ordinary citizens drive throughout the city.

At what cost do we allow a surveillance state to develop—and for what measurable benefit?

Flock is a private company. We are paying hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars for technology that can collect information about the movements of people who have never been suspected of a crime.

That demands more than assurances that the system is useful. It demands accountability.

I would ask you to support publicly reporting, at least annually:

  • How many Flock searches were conducted;
  • How many produced actionable leads;
  • How many resulted in arrests or recovered property;
  • How often outside agencies accessed Little Rock's data;
  • How long the data is retained; and
  • What safeguards exist against misuse.

If Flock is truly an essential public-safety tool, the numbers should make that case.

And if the numbers don't, we should be willing to reconsider whether $345,000 a year—and the privacy we're giving up in exchange—is worth it.

Public safety matters.

So does the constitutional principle that the government should have a compelling reason before it tracks the movements of its citizens.

What are we getting in return?

Sincerely,

A Little Rock taxpayer

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u/Ouachita-wideears — 3 days ago

Job Recommendations in LR for an ex-teacher!

Hello! I recently quit my job as a teacher (due to admin, behavioral management issues, difficult working conditions, and being overworked and underpaid) and am currently looking for a new job in Little Rock. I would really like to try something different, preferably something a little more enjoyable lol. I have a bachelors degree in elementary education. Some ideas I have:
- working at a small/local shop
- barista
- library positions
- nonprofit work
- event planning and/or decorating
- social media/marketing
- cosmetology
- maybe preschool?

Any jobs, ideas, or places to look would be helpful. Thank you!

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u/PlantWorking819 — 3 days ago
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Antique Range Update

I know a lot of you were wanting updates on our 1920’s Quick Meal range so here ya go!

We finally decided on a plumbing company (Arrow Plumbing) to get it hooked up to the gas and vented through the roof. I forgot to take a picture of the stovepipe on the roof, so I’ll add that once I get home and can take one.

I had to have a couple oven panels fabricated because the originals were too rusted to repair and Bray Sheet Metal knocked it out of the park! Jeremy has been easy to work with and I definitely recommend them to anyone needing any kind of metal fabrication done. I took them the old rusted panels and they build new ones exactly to match and these aren’t just flat panels, they have chambers and whatnot for insulation in the oven.

As of Friday the 14th we are officially up and running and I’m learning that cooking on an antique range like this has a bit of a learning curve, but so far I’m loving it!

While waiting on getting everything up and running I got the white ceramic, ovens, and burners all cleaned up and rust treated. After that I got a bit lazy so now I have to focus on cleaning the old grease and tarnish from the nickel plated gas lines, so I’ll have at least one more update for you all soon!

u/hearshotkid_33 — 4 days ago

Dog rescues

There’s a pit bull mix at Goodwill on Scott Hamilton. He’s been here a couple of weeks. People put water and food out, but he needs better care. Any ideas of rescuers I could reach out to. I’d prefer not to call animal control.

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u/Strangebird70 — 3 days ago

Accountabilibuddy

30/nb

I attend Planet Fitness on markham, sometimes jfk, and need someone to workout with and somewhat hold me accountable?

I have ADHD and am better with a body double to help motivate me. My goals are 90mins of workout time between the hours of 10am-3pm or 9pm-12am (timing of workout/gym time are flexible)

We don't have to talk or engage, it's an option that is not expected.

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u/remotetrash — 3 days ago

Relocating to Little Rock area

Hey yall,

My wife and I are moving from Sacramento, CA to Little Rock area. I’m originally from Mississippi and my parents moved to Little Rock a couple of years back and I’m looking to be closer to them. My wife and I want land and are looking anywhere that would be about an hour or hour and a half away from Little Rock or specifically Bryant/Benton area. Anyone have any recommendations of nearby small towns or unincorporated communities that are peaceful, quiet, and a place to start a homestead? TIA

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u/Kindly-Sorbet4657 — 4 days ago

Political campagin yard signs

Does the amount of yards signs for candidates correlate in any way with election outcomes? I see many many Shoffner and Jones signs, but hardly any Cotton or Hill.

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u/spoonforkknifespork — 4 days ago

AC went out today

After running some errands this morning came back to no AC around 12pm. Attempted calling and texting my landlord 4 times and left voices. No responses. Temperature has already risen to 85. What are my next steps if any?

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u/Da_birdy — 4 days ago

Confused Student Voting Inquiry

Hello everyone,
I am an out of state student at UAMS and because there are so many websites saying different things, I wanted to ask plainly, is it possible for me to register to vote here as a student voter while still keeping residency where my parents live. I just feel it makes sense to vote where I stay more.
If yes, what do I need to do so? I have all IDs from fed issued to school issued. Also have those from home state.
where do I go to for this? Post office? DMV? Email or mail a form?
I’m not sure which is correct.
Thank you very much in advance!

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u/Strange_Education242 — 4 days ago