Good morning, Little Rock.

The Central Arkansas Development Council will host five food giveaways starting Monday, May 18 at Arkadelphia Senior Center; Benton on May 20, Malvern on May 22, Hope on May 26, and Lonoke on May 28 require valid photo ID plus county residency and begin at 9 a.m.

The Pulaski County Fair began yesterday and runs until May 24 in North Little Rock, offering daily schedules with opening day hours from 5 to 11 p.m. (varied timings apply through the week) for local families to enjoy rides, games, and food stalls.

A new $13 million fire station in North Little Rock will open in early June – the building at Main and West 13th will house emergency vehicles and living space for 14 firefighters and use new technology to improve response times.

First responders in Hot Springs tested new rescue equipment on Lake Hamilton on Friday, ahead of expected heavy boating traffic for Memorial Day weekend; crews practiced lifting sunken vessels & reviewing emergency response protocols to ensure safety.

The new Arkansas Summer EBT program will offer $120 in food benefits per eligible child starting July 1 to help fight childhood hunger this summer.

Benefits cannot cover soda or candy so families can make healthier choices.

Temperatures are rising and local nurseries now offer a range of tropical plants that thrive in summer heat.

Garden centers stock hibiscus, mandevilla, and bougainvillea to help gardeners keep their yards blooming.

Arkansas junior golfer Maria Jose Marin — the defending NCAA champion — is one of 10 finalists for the ANNIKA Award.

Voting opened May 15 and will close May 25 as she helped lead the Razorbacks to a third straight NCAA Championships berth.

On Thursday, officials ended a Class 6A boys soccer state tournament match early after Fayetteville players refused to continue play following reported racial abuse (Conway, leading 2 to 1, was awarded the win and advanced before losing in the semifinals).

Arkansas softball faced Fordham in the NCAA Fayetteville Regional opener at Bogle Park in Fayetteville on Thursday, May 14.

The contest marked a season-opening matchup after teams held practice sessions to prepare.

Tech N9ne Live in Little Rock

8-11 p.m. — 721 W 9th St — Cost not specified — Experience the unique sounds of Tech N9ne, a pioneer in independent hip-hop.

Montana 700 Live Performance

9-11:59 p.m. — Shooters Sports Bar & Grill — Free entry — Enjoy a live set from Dallas artist Montana 700 over Memorial Day weekend.

Steel Magnolias

7:00 p.m. — Arkansas Repertory Theatre — Tickets from $25 — Experience heartwarming humor and deep friendships in a Southern classic.

Southern Soul Lovers Tour

7-10 p.m. — Robinson Center — Discounted tickets available for students and seniors — Enjoy an evening of Southern soul music featuring Sir Charles Jones and friends.

Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k

Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k — All day — North Little Rock, AR — Entry fee required — Run through the scenic roads of North Little Rock with various distances available for all ages.

Home for Healing Golf Classic Tournament

11:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. — Chenal Country Club — Registration fee required — Swing for a cause in this charity golf tournament supporting patients and caregivers.

38 Special Concert

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Simmons Bank Arena — Check local listings for ticket prices — Experience the legendary Southern rock sounds of 38 Special live in concert.

The Big Kahuna 5K & 10K

Run Series Pick of the Month — Saturday — North Little Rock, Arkansas — $10 off entry with code — Grab your shades and lace up for a fun community race featuring multiple distances and a kids run.

Brunch, Laughter & Vibes with Lance Gross

3-5 p.m. — The Nut House Comedy Lounge — Free brunch — Enjoy an afternoon of laughter and great food with actor Lance Gross at Arkansas' first black-owned comedy club.

Multi-Vertical Business Networking

6-8 p.m. — Bark Bar & Grille — Limited Tickets — Network with professionals across various industries and make valuable connections.