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in Little Rock
Monday, March 30th, 2026
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Red Shoe Shuffle 5K & Fun Run will be held at Two Rivers Park on Apr. 25, featuring a 1-mile kids fun run at 1:00 p.m. and a 5K at 2:00 p.m., with proceeds supporting Ronald McDonald House families and its new Baptist Health program. ABC 7
- ➤ Yesterday, the Arkansas Fallen Firefighters Memorial honored three fallen firefighters – Richard Davis, Michael Heithaus and Larry Mustifon – during a ceremony attended by their families to celebrate their legacy of service. ABC 7
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon's fulfillment center near the airport may remain closed for 18 more months — the Little Rock Port Authority chief told a city panel that reopening plans remain uncertain. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Barton Coliseum, the fourth annual Defeat the Beast Rodeo ended on Sunday after two nights of lively action (celebrating Black heritage). The invitational featured top African American cowboys and cowgirls and sought to spark youth interest in careers linked to agriculture and rodeo. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Central Arkansas libraries honor devoted readers through memorial funds that buy lasting books for community remembrance. The Fletcher branch in Little Rock holds 484 books purchased with the Marilyn Pert Lincoln fund (which now buys three books every month) to celebrate her reading legacy. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Chicot Elementary serves as one of eight community schools that offer health care, counseling, a food pantry, and a student bank — steps taken to support learning beyond the classroom as part of a district and city partnership. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Tamer Knight delivered Arkansas's top news stories yesterday (including an interview with Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers) to highlight state leadership. THV 11
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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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