Good morning, Little Rock.

The outdoors calendar shows Ducks Unlimited events scheduled from Jan.

17 to Feb. 27 at venues including Brinkley Convention Center and Embassy Suites in Little Rock. The calendar provides timing and location details so local chapters and community members can plan their attendance.

Winter Jam returns Friday at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock for a night of Christian pop and praise — NewSong will perform, continuing a local music tradition that began in 2008 and evolved from NewSong’s original January Jam in Greenville.

The Arkansas Symphony Community Orchestra will present 'A Night at the Opera' at 7 p.m. Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church (5700 Cantrell Road) with soprano Shannon Webb and associate conductor Valery Saul leading a program of select operatic arias.

Downtown Little Rock is set for a major transformation as investors plan to pour (nearly $500M) into revitalization to boost local business and community spaces.

Mills University Studies High School held a financial reality fair on Wednesday morning where seniors used budget sheets to simulate real-life money decisions at the indoor basketball court.

Telcoe Federal Credit Union and the Pulaski County Special School District planned additional fairs at three other high schools later this year.

Arkansas State Parks will conduct a 315-acre prescribed burn Tuesday through Wednesday at Pinnacle Mountain State Park to reduce vegetation and restore native plants, with trained personnel igniting at 9 a.m. weather permitting; some trails will be closed while the Visitor Information Center remains open (check updates before visiting).

Today at 7 p.m., UALR will face Eastern Illinois at the Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock.

UALR's Johnathan Lawson, who averaged 21.5 points in the last two wins, was named Ohio Valley Conference Player of the Week.

UALR women face Eastern Illinois today at 5 p.m. at the Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock—the teams are tied 3-3 in their series, and UALR’s four-game winning streak ended last Saturday.

Little Rock Southwest erased a 7-point deficit with five minutes remaining to win 69-65 over North Little Rock on Tuesday, adding five wins in six games—setting the stage for a pivotal three-game stretch starting Friday against top-ranked Bryant.

Little Rock anglers can now donate bass weighing 10 pounds or more under the AGFC’s new Legacy Lunker program (soft launched in 2025) to improve local bass genetics.

The program is expected to boost competitive fishing in the area.

Time Travel Half Marathon and Fun Run

Time Travel Half Marathon/10K/5K — 9 a.m. — North Little Rock, Arkansas — Entry fees vary — Celebrate the New Year with a fun-packed running event for all ages featuring various distances.

Arkansas Contractors' Auction

8 AM – 9 AM — Blackmon Auctions Complex — Auction fees apply — Bid on a variety of trucks, trailers, and construction equipment at this extensive public auction.

Justin Furstenfeld Live Performance

8-10 p.m. — The Hall - Little Rock — Tickets starting at $63.68 — Experience the emotional storytelling of Justin Furstenfeld, the frontman of Blue October, in an intimate one-man show.

Some Guy Named Robb Concert

6-10 p.m. — The Oyster Bar — Enjoy a night of music with Arkansas native Robb McCormick as he graces the stage.

The Magic of Motown

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — $ — Experience the #1 Motown show in the country featuring all your favorite hits.

Dial Up - 90's Party Band at Black Hearts Ball

8-11 p.m. — 721 W 9th St, Little Rock, AR — Check ticket prices — Arkansas’ favorite 90s party band returns to make Valentine's Day fun and memorable.