Good morning, Little Rock.

A city-funded mobile grocery store will begin next week to bring fresh food to neighborhoods lacking traditional stores; unveiled at Stephens Community Center, its first stop is Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon at Buffington Towers with an additional visit to Madison Heights on March 26.

Downtown Little Rock is set for vibrant change as leaders and business owners invest in a 24-hour economy with residential projects, public art, and new businesses.

Local Ike’s Scooter Rental will open downtown this weekend offering fat tire scooters + two-person trikes.

Three new members joined the reconfigured board of the Little Rock School District on Thursday at its Administration Building — the first meeting after reducing seats from nine to seven.

Anthony Nichols, Eugene Krupitsky and Selandria Jackson were sworn in.

UAMS Head Start is accepting applications for the 2026-27 school year.

The program provides center-based and home-based education with no out-of-pocket fees for children 6 months to 5 years at six Pulaski County centers.

Nate Coulter, the executive director of the Central Arkansas Library System, announced Thursday he will retire at the end of the year.

The CALS Board will begin its search for his replacement later this year (according to the news release).

Arkansas track and field received four USTFCCCA South Central Region awards on Thursday after Sanu Jallow-Lockhart and Tyrice Taylor earned top honors and coaches Doug Case + Cale Wallace were recognized for their indoor season successes.

Arkansas head coach John Calipari recapped the team's NCAA Tournament win on Thursday, March 19 at Moda Center in Portland + players Malique Ewin and Trevon Brazile also spoke about beating Hawaii.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wicked

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Ticket prices vary — Explore the untold story of the Wicked Witch and her complex relationship with Glinda the Good.