Today
in Little Rock
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas native Ralph Carruth worked 42 years at NASA and helped test equipment for Artemis II, a lunar flyby mission scheduled for today. Now retired near Hot Springs, he remains excited to see the launch push new boundaries in space travel. THV 11
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Benson Boone is set to perform at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock on August 29 as part of his Wanted Man Tour. Tickets will be available on April 3 + the singer recently earned a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist following his hit album American Heart. ABC 7
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A Northwest Arkansas resident claimed the $250.8 million Powerball jackpot from March 2 by opting for a one-time cash payout of $118 million before taxes after purchasing the ticket at Winners Corner (6801 W. 12th St) in Little Rock. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Three years after an EF-3 tornado, city leaders report ongoing recovery with federal grants funding home repairs and new housing programs set to launch soon. Work includes a nearly 75% complete Fire Station 9 and park upgrades, while rebuilding projects continue this year. ABC 7
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Baptist Health Fort Smith will shut down its labor and delivery and obstetrics services in April (affecting 40 employees and families across the River Valley) and is prompting concerns over longer travel times for expecting mothers. Health leaders say the change underscores rising costs for specialized care. THV 11
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Google’s $1 billion project at the Port of Little Rock will develop a data center complex with five industrial buildings, two office buildings, and an electrical substation across 1.43 million sqft + additional infrastructure like transmission lines and a sewer lift station. Public comments on the permit run until Apr. 24. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas jumped three spots to No.6 in the ESPN/USA Softball poll Tuesday after a series win over No.7 Florida, and will host Auburn for a three-game series beginning Saturday at 4 p.m. on SEC Network+. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Three Arkansas women golfers—Maria Jose Marin, Sara Brentcheneff, and Reagan Zibilski—will compete in the Augusta National Women’s Amateur event this week, teeing off today at Champions Retreat Golf Club for early rounds before practice on Friday and a final round on Saturday at Augusta National. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Razorbacks men’s basketball program will monitor the transfer portal (opening April 7) to add frontcourt talent after losing key players to eligibility issues and the NBA draft. Head coach John Calipari is expected to seek new big men as transfers come into play. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Darius Acuff, Arkansas basketball guard, was named a Wooden Award finalist on Tuesday by the Los Angeles Athletic Club in Fayetteville (he averaged 23.5 points and 6.4 assists this season and led his team to the Sweet 16). Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas softball left fielder Dakota Kennedy earned D1Softball’s National Player of the Week award Tuesday with a .461 average and a walk-off 3-run home run that clinched a series win over No-7 Florida on Sunday. Kennedy is the second Arkansas player to receive the honor. 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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