Good morning, Little Rock.

Lake Winona, built from 1936 to 1938, provides 35% of local drinking water and supports fishing and boating in restricted areas.

It has a past that includes Walnut Bottom and is managed by Central Arkansas Water for nearly 400,000 residents.

Lillian Baker — an 11th grader at Sheridan High School named the 2026 Arkansas Poetry Out Loud champion — will compete in the national semifinals in Washington, D.C. on April 28.

Dr. Megan Scarbrough received the Best Fellow Award for Pediatric Emergency Medicine from the Arkansas Medical Society.

Iriana's Pizza in downtown Little Rock's River Market will close on Wednesday, April 17 (201 E.

Markham Street) after serving New York style pizzas for 39 years. Customers are encouraged to visit before it shuts its doors permanently.

The Dunbar Historic Neighborhood Association will launch its fifth annual Florence Price Birthday Celebration with Little Readers, Big Legacy: Florence Price Story Day at Gibbs Elementary School (1115 W.

16th St.) at 11 a.m. Monday, Apr. 6.

92-year-old bluesman Bobby Rush, whose new album earned a Grammy nomination and whose film work drew attention last year, will headline the Arkansas Folklife Festival at Riverfront Park in North Little Rock on June 26.

A documentary about his storied career will air on Mississippi Public Broadcasting in August.

Little Rock native stars in Wicked at a downtown theater — the celebrated musical debuts soon, drawing attention from local theater fans.

Scattered showers did not stop the third Garden Fest held Saturday at Laman Library in North Little Rock.

Nature lovers enjoyed indoor exhibits and outdoor learning experiences — a celebration of spring that brought the community together.

The Division of Services for the Blind experienced furloughs starting Nov.

17, 2025, prompting local calls to restore consistent funding and services after severe disruptions affected blind Arkansans and vendors. An oversight board met on March 27 and named interim director Nathan Winter to address ongoing concerns.

Little Rock will open federal aid applications Monday for homeowners affected by the March 31, 2023 tornado, offering up to $350,000 per owner-occupied home as part of a $21 million HUD block grant for rebuilding, affordable housing & public infrastructure repairs.

The Razorbacks and Auburn will meet for the series finale today with first pitch set at 2 p.m. as Auburn adjusts its rotation (following a change in Thursday's game) and potential thunderstorms could affect the matchup.

Arkansas guard Darius Acuff became the first Razorback to win the Bob Cousy Award on Saturday—averaging 23.5 points and 6.4 assists to lead his team to an SEC Tournament title and Sweet 16 run.

He is projected as a one-and-done lottery pick at the NBA Draft on June 25.

The Razorbacks host Auburn in Game 1 of the softball series at Bogle Park today, with live score updates and analysis provided as the contest unfolds+ fans statewide can follow the action.

Arkansas basketball managers won their second Manager Games national championship on Friday in Indianapolis by defeating Kentucky 45-32, making them the first team to earn multiple titles & prompting a local celebration with Domino's Pizza.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

4th Annual Rock Cities Book Crawl: A Spectrum of Stories

7 p.m. — Beautywood Books — Free entry — Explore independent bookstores and collect unique rewards throughout the Rock Cities.