Good morning, Little Rock.

Arkansas State Police troopers fatally shot an armed man after a store altercation in Alma on May 16 when the suspect produced a handgun and turned toward officers — no officers were injured.

Senior Brea Green of Little Rock Southwest High earned a full-ride golf scholarship to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff through her work in the First Tee National School Program—she is the first golfer from her school to receive such an offer and will join the team in mid-August.

Today, the National Weather Service in North Little Rock reported severe storms are possible across Arkansas with northeast areas under enhanced risk—storms may bring softball-sized hail, winds up to 80 mph, and a slight chance of tornadoes, and Little Rock is expected to see a main band around 7 p.m. More storms are forecast through the weekend, with southern areas facing the worst activity on Saturday evening.

Bobby Forrest Jr., a 33-year-old Little Rock native and former police officer turned defense attorney and small-business owner, announced his candidacy on Friday to challenge incumbent prosecutor Will Jones for the Sixth Judicial District seat in Perry and Pulaski counties.

Forrest—motivated by the unsolved murder of his sister and previous police discipline—will unveil his SMART Justice plan on Monday to address the region’s violent crime crisis.

Arkansas lawmakers ended the legislative session on May 5 without extending postpartum Medicaid coverage—about 1,850 new mothers lost insurance during the critical 60 days after giving birth.

Advocates say the gap in care leaves women at increased risk compared to other states that have expanded coverage.

Today, anti-smoking advocates gathered at the state capitol to protest the targeted marketing of menthol cigarettes to African American communities and young people — the Coalition for a Tobacco Free Arkansas said the protest raises concerns over both public health and social justice.

On Friday night, the Arkansas baseball team ended its three-game streak without a home run by hitting long balls from Iredale, Helfrick and Maxwell to beat No. 14 Tennessee 8-6—tying the series and clinching a top-four seed for the SEC Tournament.

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.

Lil Poppa Live Concert

8:00 p.m. — Little Rock Hall — Affordable tickets available — Experience the electrifying performance of Lil Poppa in an unforgettable live event.