Today
in Little Rock
Monday, April 6th, 2026
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 6th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Little Rock families enjoyed an Easter egg hunt (yesterday) at West Central Community Center where games, music and food trucks provided a safe, fun space for children. The event brought the community together to celebrate Easter. ABC 7
- ➤ The Arkansas Concerned Citizens Task Force held its Save Our Children spring conference in Little Rock today to unite community groups for youth protection and mentorship programs (organizers say the event builds safe spaces and bridges community gaps). ABC 7
- ➤ Volunteers served a warm meal at the Compassion Center on Easter Sunday, April 5 in southwest Little Rock. The homeless-shelter and addiction-recovery facility offered guests food and hope. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Churches nationwide are welcoming more young members, and leaders at Saint Mark Baptist in Little Rock report an uptick in congregants aged 18-35 that may bring fresh energy to worship. THV 11
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Last month, the Benton School District launched the LifeWise released time religious instruction program at Caldwell Elementary to let first-grade students leave campus and study the Bible at a local church during the school day. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Juniors Jack Liu and Shangyu Wu from Little Rock Central High won the Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament in February after 10 months of intensive research on Arctic policy. They will head to Kentucky for the Tournament of Champions as part of their school’s top debate team. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Local trainer Destanee Stephenson at Little Rock Athletic Club demonstrates the Sumo Squat Calf Raise during a master class led by Matt Parrott that challenges ankle stability, strength and balance. The exercise, designed for all fitness levels, aims to improve mobility using common lower-body machines. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The 6th Annual Be a Part of the Cure Walk will take place this weekend at War Memorial Stadium (Gate 1) to support cancer research at UAMS Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute. Online registration ends Friday, May 1 at 6:30 p.m. while in-person registration begins Saturday, May 2. ABC 7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ North Little Rock officials are negotiating a new lease agreement with the Arkansas Travelers — the team enters its final season under the current lease. They will open the season on Tuesday against the Wichita Wind Surge. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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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.
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