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in Little Rock
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Singer-songwriter Art Garfunkel will perform as part of his Art Garfunkel (What a) Wonderful World tour at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at Robinson Center Performance Hall on W. Markham St. Tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. by phone (501) 244-8800 or online. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Conway Corporation asked its customers to reduce water usage today due to low lake levels — the company said data center activity is not behind the call. The move comes after the driest start to the year since 1983. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Travelers leaders and North Little Rock officials are negotiating a long-term lease for Dickey-Stephens Park to keep double-A baseball in the community; city representatives stress the park's economic impact and aim to secure a public-private partnership going forward. THV 11
- ➤ Arkansas’ chief workforce officer addressed the Little Rock Rotary Club on Tuesday and highlighted a dozen focus centers + key industries that could give the state a competitive edge in workforce development. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas 5-star commitment Jordan Smith was named MaxPreps National Player of the Year Tuesday as he led Chantilly (Va.) Paul VI to a state title with a 33-2 record; he earned key honors from Gatorade and Naismith in previous seasons. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Little Rock Christian beat Pulaski Academy 5-1 in a high school baseball game on Tuesday in Little Rock. The Warriors scored three runs in the sixth inning after opening with early singles, and coach Brandon Eller praised steady pitching during their bye week. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Tuesday, Arkansas baseball coach Dave Van Horn and players Reese Robinett, Ryder Helfrick and Tate McGuire held a press conference to recap the Razorbacks' win over Little Rock. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ At Dickey-Stephens Park Tuesday evening, the Arkansas Travelers earned their first season win 4-2 over Wichita thanks to a two-run homer by Connor Charping in the seventh inning, and new manager Rich Thompson said the win sets a promising tone for the long season ahead. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The Arkansas Razorbacks finished No. 13 in the final Associated Press men’s college basketball poll after reaching the Sweet 16 and winning the SEC Tournament title. Michigan captured its first national championship in 37 years following the tournament. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas will face Rutgers on Sept. 1 and Maryland on Sept. 2 at Vanderbilt’s Memorial Gymnasium in Nashville as part of the new Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge. The series featuring 34 teams ends Sept. 6 with matches at Wrigley Field. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Coach Erica Leak, a former standout player and successful coach, will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame on Friday at the Oaklawn Event Center Ballroom in Hot Springs + her outstanding career has earned her this local honor. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Dukes & Boots Festival
3-6 p.m. — Arkansas State Fair Grounds — Tickets from $118 — Experience an unforgettable live event with music and entertainment in Little Rock.
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