Today
in Little Rock
Sunday, April 12th, 2026
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Religion calendar shows Sunday service times, addresses and online details for many local churches around town. Submissions for Saturday listings must be sent by 5 p.m. on Mondays (all addresses are for Little Rock unless noted). Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Beta, a black and white Lab mix born Nov. 29, 2022, is named Pet of the Week today by the Humane Society of Pulaski County. He weighed 63 pounds on May 16, 2025 & is described as sweet and affectionate while enjoying playgroups as he awaits a new family. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A new mural is being installed along West Ninth Street (west of Mosaic Templars Cultural Center) to add color until mid-June as part of an arts workshop from the Arkansas Arts Council. The project will transform shipping containers into 'Dream Land' on a busy block. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Professional dancers and local artists have joined Ozark Ballet Theater to stage Swan Lake, a classic ballet known for its demanding choreography and Tchaikovsky score. The production will offer local audiences a fresh take on this celebrated performance. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ An Oklahoma bill would allow captive-bred deer thought to resist chronic wasting disease to join wild herds, a move that Arkansas officials say could raise risks of the disease spreading. Arkansas relies on Amendment 35 & its independent Game & Fish Commission for wildlife protection. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Baseball player Damian Ruiz returned to the lineup weeks ahead of schedule — he was expected to miss a month but made his surprise comeback earlier this week to boost team momentum. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ The sixth-ranked Razorbacks softball team faces the 15th-ranked Bulldogs in Game 2 of their series in Starkville with live score updates coming in as the contest unfolds. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ UCA coach Nathan Brown held a spring game Saturday at Estes Stadium in Conway, testing new quarterbacks (Conway native Omolo, Little Rock Christian graduate Walker White, and Tyler Dudden) and planning to name a starter within the first week-and-a-half of camp. He praised the team for nearly 100 plays and noted the fresh group showed steady improvement. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas receiver Ismael Cisse and linebacker Bradley Shaw discussed the Razorbacks' second spring scrimmage during a press conference today in Little Rock, and their remarks outlined team readiness + expectations for the season. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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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Morehead State Eagles vs. Arkansas Little Rock Trojans Baseball
1-2 p.m. — Gary Hogan Field — Secure your seats now — Enjoy the excitement of collegiate baseball in Little Rock.
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R&B ONLY LIVE Concert
7:30-8:30 p.m. — The Hall — 21+ event — Experience the ultimate R&B show with music from past to present.
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Arkansas Travelers vs. Tulsa Drillers
6:05-7:05 p.m. — Arkansas Travelers Baseball Club — Check local listings for ticket prices — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball matchup featuring the Arkansas Travelers taking on the Tulsa Drillers.
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