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in Little Rock
Thursday, March 19th, 2026
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of March.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A Los Angeles artist is retyping Charles Portis’ 'True Grit' with a manual typewriter at the Harriet and Warren Stephens Family Gallery in Little Rock over the next nine days; the gallery fills with clacking keys as the project unfolds. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Grammy-winning Country singer Travis Tritt will perform live in North Little Rock this summer—THV11's Brook Buckner and Tom Brannon report his planned show as a highlight for local fans. THV 11
- ➤ On Wednesday, Little Rock officials announced a new 'Love you some Little Rock' campaign to show off our cultural, culinary & recreational spots to out-of-city travelers, replacing the long-used 'Big on Little Rock' slogan and targeting visitors from cities with direct flights. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Historic Arkansas Museum hosts its 53rd Territorial Fair Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on its farmstead grounds with indigenous cultural activities (including craft demonstrations) while the 58th Jonquil Festival runs Friday and Saturday at Historic Washington State Park with blacksmithing demos, craft vendors and food. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Blues guitarist Tinsley Ellis will perform live Friday at Ron Robinson Theater, offering a vibrant music experience for local fans. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ UALR Bowen Law School will install displays of the Ten Commandments in classrooms and the library after a state senator personally delivered copies to the dean on Wednesday to comply with state law. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas airports report minimal security delays amid a federal shutdown that has strained TSA staffing at larger airports — Little Rock Airport has provided gift cards to its 100 TSA agents and urged travelers to allow extra time for security. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ UAMS assistant professor Yunmeng Liu received a five-year NIH grant of $3.6 million to study how diabetes may lead to heart disease and kidney damage. The university announced the funding on Wednesday to develop prevention strategies. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas coach Calipari praised Trevon Brazile for his strong playmaking at the SEC Tournament (a boost for the team) and said the Razorbacks rely on him as their key player for a deep NCAA run. The team will face No. 13 seed Hawaii at 3:25 p.m. at Moda Center. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas forward Karter Knox traveled to Portland for the NCAA Tournament opening rounds after sitting out the SEC Tournament last week. Head coach John Calipari said Knox’s return this season will depend on the Razorbacks reaching the Final Four. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Video footage shows the Razorbacks practicing inside Moda Center (the team's main venue) ahead of their NCAA Tournament game with Hawaii. The team rehearsed plays, giving fans a close look at their focused preparation. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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Disney On Ice: Let's Dance
7-10 p.m. — Simmons Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience Disney favorites remixed with Mickey and friends in a spectacular ice skating show.
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Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1
Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 — All Day — North Little Rock, AR — Varies by distance — Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a festive road race featuring fun for the whole family.
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Burgundy Wine Tasting Experience
6:30-11:59 p.m. — Table 28 — $31-$50 — Savor exquisite Burgundy wines while enjoying modern American cuisine crafted by Chef Scott Rains.
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2026 USA Masters Weightlifting National Championships
7 a.m. - 8 p.m. — Statehouse Convention Center — Entry fees range from $159-$275 — Master lifters compete in snatch and clean and jerk at this national championship event.
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A Man Named Cash
7:30-9 p.m. — Robinson Center — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate the iconic music and stories of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash with live performances.
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Defeat the Beast Invitational Rodeo
7-10 p.m. — Barton Coliseum — Ticket prices may vary — Experience the thrill of rodeo action in Little Rock at this exciting animal showdown.
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Lemon Pepper Poetry Slam
6-9:30 p.m. — Infusion Restro Bar & Lounge — $100 cash prize — Experience a dynamic spoken word competition where creativity and talent take center stage.
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Easter Brunch Celebration
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Heritage Grille | Steak & Fin — $75 Adults | $28 Children — Celebrate Easter with an exceptional brunch featuring seasonal specialties and culinary delights.
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Arkansas Travelers vs. Wichita Wind Surge
11:05 a.m. — Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club — Tickets required — Catch a thrilling minor league baseball matchup between local favorites and their rivals.
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Wicked
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Check event page for pricing — Experience the untold story of the witches of Oz in this Broadway sensation.
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