Good morning, Little Rock.

The Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission will host Operation Appreciation Food Giveaway on May 27 at 11 a.m. at its office on 906 Broadway—an effort to provide nutritious meals to families facing food insecurity during the summer when schools are closed.

North Little Rock Police are searching for missing 17-year-old Ca'Layah Freeman who was last seen at 3 a.m. on May 11 — she is described as a Black female with brown hair, brown eyes, standing 5'9" and weighing 134 lbs, and anyone with information is urged to call the police.

Sarah Jane Rhoads, Ph.D., DNP, an Arkansas native and former UAMS faculty member, will serve as dean of UAMS College of Nursing beginning September 1—she replaces Patricia Cowan, who retired after a 40-year career in nursing.

The Arkansas State Police are teaming up with law enforcement agencies from Texas, Louisiana, New Mexico and Oklahoma to enforce Move Over laws today from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. as drivers who ignore the rules may face fines, jail time or loss of their driver’s license — the move is designed to protect road workers and emergency responders.

The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission will launch Operation Appreciation food giveaway on May 27 at 11 a.m.—the program, held at 906 Broadway in Little Rock, will address food insecurity during the summer.

Community members should arrive early since supplies will be given on a first-come, first-served basis with volunteers there to assist.

At the Don Owens Sports Complex in Conway, the Arkansas Department of Health is offering free measles, mumps & rubella vaccines to help curb a local outbreak that has seen four of six cases in Faulkner County, and officials encourage under-vaccinated residents and young children to get protected.

After a severe three-month battle with flu complications — including pneumonia and heart issues — teen Elsie is now home following treatment at Arkansas Children’s Hospital.

She is in physical therapy and will need lifelong cardiologist follow-up as she continues her recovery.

Sal Vulcano Live Show

7:00-8:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Tickets from $47 — Experience a night of laughter with comedian Sal Vulcano at the Robinson Center Music Hall.

2025 Arkansas Rural Development Conference

8:00 AM – 1:30 PM — Robinson Center — Registration fees apply — Explore resources and insights for rural community development from industry leaders.

Arkansas Times Tacos & Tequila 2025

6-9 p.m. — Argenta Plaza — $45+ — Taste amazing tacos and tequila while voting for the Golden Taco Trophy.

Ian Munsick Concert

6-9 p.m. — First Security Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Ian Munsick on his Horses Are Faster tour.

The Arkansas Acton Children's Business Fair

5-10 p.m. — 120 Riverfront Park Dr, North Little Rock, AR — Free entry — Experience a vibrant marketplace of young entrepreneurs aged 6-18 showcasing their creativity and business skills.

Little Rock Grappling & BJJ Championship

8 AM – 5 PM — Barton Coliseum — Registration required — Compete in the exciting no-gi and gi divisions of the NAGA championships.

Beatles Vs. Stones Tribute Show

6:30-8 p.m. — Robinson Center — Tickets required — Experience the legendary rivalry between the Beatles and the Rolling Stones in a night of tribute performances.

Bree Ogden Live at JJ’s Grill

6-8 p.m. — JJ’s Grill Little Rock — Family-friendly event — Enjoy the soulful tunes of Nashville-bound Arkansas native, Bree Ogden.

The Big (Trail) Run

11:30 p.m. — Western Hills Park — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Global Running Day with a fun trail run across one of the best running surfaces.

Electric Avenue - The 80's MTV Experience

8:00 – 9:30 PM — The Hall — $52/ea — Get ready to relive the vibrant 80's MTV era with a spectacular concert experience.