Today
in Little Rock
Sunday, March 29th, 2026
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The William F. Laman Public Library in North Little Rock will host its Free Prom Dress Shop from April 10-14 to offer local teens ages 13-18 a free prom gown for upcoming events — marking the third year of the initiative. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Firefighters and community members gathered at the capital today to honor those who died in the line of duty. The ceremony provided a solemn tribute that united local agencies and residents in remembrance of their service. THV 11
- ➤ The Arkansas Autism Foundation will host its free 2026 Autism Festival and Walk on Saturday, April 4 (9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) at War Memorial Stadium, where families can enjoy an egg hunt, field activities, refreshments and a one-mile fun walk to raise autism awareness. ABC 7
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Norris Church Mailer, who grew up in Atkins, became a model, actress, and writer after moving to New York following a chance meeting with Norman Mailer in Russellville; she later published novels and a memoir that reflect her Arkansas roots and cultural journey. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Jazz guitarist Pat Metheny will perform at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Robinson Center Performance Hall — located at 426 W. Markham St. at Broadway. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will change water-control practices at green-tree reservoirs to boost duck hunting and forest health. Updated flooding cycles and timber cuts are planned for the upcoming season to help restore these vital hunting areas. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters statewide will decide this November on two amendments that aim to improve education and protect direct democracy. The Educational Rights Amendment would require accountability for schools using taxpayer dollars (while the Ballot Measure Rights Amendment safeguards ballot initiatives) as diverse groups back both measures. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Stacy Smith-Foley of The Breast Center at CARTI said women starting their annual mammograms at 40 may benefit from contrast-enhanced mammography (an advanced screening tool) if they have dense tissue and other risk factors. ABC 7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Renegade dashed past Silent Tactic to win the 90th Arkansas Derby on Saturday, March 28 at Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs before a record crowd of over 73,000. Irad Ortiz Jr. rode the horse and Todd Pletcher earned his sixth Derby win. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ During the Clyde Hart Classic on Friday and Saturday in Waco, Texas, the Arkansas women’s track team recorded a world-leading 1,600 relay time of 3:22.06 while several athletes set personal, national, and facility records. The team will compete next at the Stanford Invitational on April 3 and 4 in California. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The No. 8 Razorbacks shot 1-under par to move into second place at the Clemson Invitational in Sunset, S.C., with junior Maria Jose Marin posting a 71. The team is scheduled to tee off Sunday (9:10 a.m. to 9:50 a.m.) with Florida, Vanderbilt and Ohio State. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The sixth-ranked Razorbacks baseball team must win today to avoid a home sweep — their first at home in 10 years — in a crucial game for local fans. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Local high school baseball teams competed in tournaments today — Booneville, Greenwood, Harrison, and Hot Springs Lakeside secured wins at events such as the Joe T. Robinson Invitational and Alma Wood Bat Tournament while standout plays from Rhett Nietert and Brayden Brewer boosted their efforts. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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Pirate 5K, 10K, Half Marathon & Marathon in Little Rock
Event Title — Time Range — Two Rivers Park — Cost — Test your endurance in a scenic race setting with distances for all levels.
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Wicked: A New Perspective on Oz
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Ticket pricing varies — Explore the untold story of the witches of Oz in this Broadway blockbuster.
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Eastern Illinois Panthers vs. Arkansas Little Rock Trojans Baseball
1-2 p.m. — Gary Hogan Field — Ticket prices vary — Experience exciting collegiate baseball as the Panthers take on the Trojans.
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OUTLAST - Trail Challenge in Little Rock
7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — North Little Rock, AR — Register now — Compete in a unique 6-hour trail challenge completing a 5K each hour.
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Vaqueros vs Trojans Baseball Game
6-8 p.m. — Gary Hogan Field — Tickets available online — Witness an exciting college baseball matchup between the Little Rock Trojans and UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros.
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Arkansas Travelers vs. Corpus Christi Hooks
6:35-9:35 p.m. — Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club — Ticket prices vary — Catch an exciting baseball matchup between local favorites and visiting competition.
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