Good morning, Little Rock.

Painted Tree Boutiques closed all of its stores Tuesday (leaving business owners scrambling) after abruptly shutting down its vendor mall operations across the country.

Vendors are now seeking alternative locations to continue their business.

Local arts are buzzing this week with live music and art exhibits.

The River City Men’s Chorus will perform FREEDOM concerts later at St. James United Methodist Church, while Camerata Little Rock plays Beyond Borders Saturday at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral; galleries and ESSE Museum host additional shows.

The Little Rock Housing Authority closed a $5.1M refinancing deal to save 241 families at Madison Heights (securing funds for repairs and new unit openings) after months of financial uncertainty.

The state Department of Health reported no new flu-related deaths last week and noted that flu activity remained minimal for the third week.

Twenty residents were hospitalized for the flu recently and 81 deaths have been recorded this season.

Arkansas basketball has signed transfer Jeremiah Wilkinson (averaging 17.4 points per game at Georgia) to boost the team’s scoring as the season nears.

Arkansas and Georgia will face off at 7 p.m. Thursday at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville, with starting pitchers Hunter Dietz for the Razorbacks and Joey Volchko for the Bulldogs.

The teams are set for a key SEC showdown as they open the series.

Arkansas softball hitting coach DJ Gasso previewed the Razorbacks matchup against No. 1 Oklahoma during a podcast with host Christina Long today.

Gasso, who joined Arkansas in 2023 (son of legendary Sooners coach Patty Gasso), discussed his team's strategy for the upcoming series.

Arkansas head coach Courtney Deifel recalls a warning from former Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso that spurred a rebuild as the Razorbacks rose to power in softball; the team is set to face top-ranked Oklahoma on Friday at Love’s Field in Norman on ESPN2.

St. John's transfer guard Beautiful Waheed committed to Arkansas women's basketball on Wednesday; the Milwaukee native, who averaged 9.1 points plus 3.8 rebounds for the Red Storm last season, becomes the second transfer joining the Razorbacks with California guard Grace McCallop.

The Arkansas gymnastics team booked its spot in today's national semifinal at 8 p.m. after a clutch beam performance at the Lexington Regional (Ky.).

Coach Jordyn Wieber said ending on beam proved key as they prep to face top teams in Fort Worth.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

70th Year Block Party

12-5 p.m. — Lindsey's Hospitality House — Free entry — Celebrate seven decades with live music, food, and a classic car show in a 50s-70s themed atmosphere.