Good morning, Little Rock.

A fire burned several units at Terra Vista Apartments at 4811 Terra Vista Circle in Little Rock on Wednesday at 2:13 a.m.—the blaze caused tenant displacement, no injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.

A Little Rock man was arrested after fatally shooting his girlfriend at his 4415 W.

24th St. home early Monday—witnesses said he acted on his suspicions of her infidelity during a fight—police confirmed.

Steve H. Broadnax III will premiere his new play with music, Me and the Devil, next week at Arkansas Repertory Theatre in Little Rock.

The show retells the Robert Johnson myth in a 1938 southeast Arkansas setting and marks the opening of the 2025 SummerStage season—tickets range from $25 to $65.

The Arkansas Department of Commerce and the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the state’s unemployment rate stayed at 3.7% in April.

The report showed that 14,459 more people were employed and nonfarm payroll jobs reached a record high of 1,386,400 while the national rate held at 4.2%.

On Wednesday, the final steel beam was placed atop Pinnacle View High School in western Little Rock amid cheers from students, parents, and staff.

The 320,000-square-foot school—funded by voter-approved tax millage and set to open in 2027-28—will serve up to 1,200 students.

A bench trial over Little Rock’s removal of the Confederate statue at MacArthur Park is set for today at 9 a.m. in Pulaski County Circuit Court—Judge Patricia James will preside as attorney Joey McCutchen represents taxpayer James Frank Clark III in his lawsuit against the city.

Today, Matt Jones and Christina Long discuss Arkansas baseball as the Razorbacks prepare to face Florida or Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament on their podcast—Anthony Kristensen reports on Razorback basketball by covering Boogie Fland's transfer and NBA options along with insights from John Calipari's One Razorback Roadshow.

Pickleball Kingdom will open a new center in Little Rock this November to offer 11 climate-controlled pickleball courts, professional coaching, youth programs and community events.

The 30,000-square-foot facility at 2616 S. Shackleford Road is set to boost local sport and provide a year-round hub for players — a boost for the region's growing interest in pickleball.

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.

River City Run/Walk 5K

7:29-9:30 a.m. — Burns Park Soccer Complex — Registration fee required — Lace up your sneakers to support a great cause while honoring community values.

DAD GAMES 2025

3:00 p.m. — Dave & Buster's Little Rock — Ticket required — Epic arcade competition for dads and families with prizes and fun galore!