Good morning, Little Rock.

Saturday, the Rotary Club held its 4th Annual Pancake Breakfast at St. Mark's Episcopal Church, where community members enjoyed pancakes and coffee to support the church's food pantry for families facing food insecurity.

Organizers aimed to raise over $2,000 to boost local outreach programs.

The Little Rock Zoo announced today that its oldest gorilla Catherine died at 42 from heart failure complications; she joined the zoo in 2004 and survived a stroke in 2020.

Local teens received free prom outfits when R.I.S.E. by Respectfully Social hosted the 4th Annual Hannah’s Prom Closet on Saturday, offering a no-cost shopping event designed to ease prom season stress and honor a late member’s daughter.

Local fans gathered at the Arkansas Statehouse Convention Center on Sunday for the second and final day of the Little Rock Anime Festival.

Attendees enjoyed creative costumes and vibrant booths while mingling with voice actors (and panelists) sharing insights on pop culture.

A group of parents will begin advising the Jacksonville/North Pulaski School District superintendent this spring (following a petition filed by concerned parents) to help improve decision-making in the district.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission released its final aerial waterfowl survey from late January across the Delta, River Valley, and southwest — reporting duck counts significantly below January 2025 levels amid widespread dry conditions.

U.S. Census Bureau data show that Arkansas’ population grew last year at its slowest pace in five years — as fewer international arrivals and more deaths than births drove the change — which could affect how local services plan for the future.

A Riverdale property was sold to Hope Church of Little Rock for $4 million at 1600 Brookwood Drive & the deed was recorded between Jan.

5 and Jan. 9.

The Arkansas gymnastics team scored a season-high 197.700 at the Metroplex Challenge in Fort Worth on Sunday, finishing second behind Oklahoma.

Three gymnasts tied program records as they prepare to face Alabama on Friday (their next meet).

The Razorbacks beat Akron 21 to 3 in a run rule game lasting five innings to finish the Kickin' Chicken Classic in Conway.

Arkansas softball posted its second-most runs in team history and will play five games next weekend at the States Up Invitational in San Marcos, Texas.

The Arkansas women's basketball team lost 75-69 to the Gators on Sunday at Florida, narrowing the gap to four points with 31 seconds remaining.

Coach Kelsi Musick said the Razorbacks showed tighter play and will prepare to face Ole Miss Thursday at 8 p.m.

Local high school basketball players shone in recent games — several posted scores over 20 points that drove wins for their teams across the region.

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.

Cinderella Soirée and Ballet Performance

7:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — $50 per person — Experience a magical afternoon with teatime treats and a special performance by Cinderella and friends.

John Mulaney Live in North Little Rock

7-9 p.m. — Simmons Bank Arena — Tickets available — A night of laughs with comedian John Mulaney in North Little Rock.

Dinosaur Adventure

9 AM – 12 PM — Arkansas State Fair — Family Friendly — Step into a world of prehistoric giants with life-sized dinosaurs that move and roar.

Central Arkansas Soup Sunday

3:30-6:30 p.m. — Jack Stephens Event Center — Adult tickets $50, child tickets $10 — Enjoy a casual family-friendly atmosphere filled with delicious soup for a great cause.

MJ Musical Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the dazzling artistry of Michael Jackson in a Tony Award-winning musical.

MJ The Musical

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Michael Jackson's artistry brought to life in a Tony Award-winning musical.

Experience a Day as a Music Major

8 AM – 4 PM — Center for Performing Arts — Free entry — Explore the vibrant life of a UA Little Rock music major with auditions, classes, and more.