Good morning, Little Rock.

JTJ Restaurants is set to renovate Sonny Williams Steak Room in River Market with new carpet, paint and upgraded kitchen equipment starting the third week in June.

Layne's Chicken Fingers has opened a new outlet on Cantrell Road + City Silo Table Pantry has added fresh breakfast items.

The Capital Hotel will host its monthly Stellekaya Wine Dinner at 6 p.m. May 28 at One Eleven at the Capital Restaurant (111 W.

Markham St.). The event pairs South African wines with carefully crafted dishes such as beef carpaccio, peri peri chicken, and pan-seared ostrich filet.

High gas prices nearing 4 dollars per gallon and rainy weather are prompting many in Little Rock to plan briefer trips this Memorial Day weekend.

The Weather Service forecasts rain on Friday that will continue through the weekend while state troopers increase highway patrols & urge drivers to buckle up.

Arkansas softball coach Courtney Deifel and players Ella McDowell, Dakota Kennedy and Kailey Wyckoff previewed their NCAA super regional against Duke during a Thursday, May 21 press conference at Bogle Park in Fayetteville.

Arkansas track stars Sanu Jallow-Lockhart and Jelani Watkins were named to the Bowerman watch list after record-setting performances at the SEC Outdoor Championships earlier this week; Jallow-Lockhart set an 800-meter record and anchored a relay while Watkins tied the 100-meter record — boosting Razorback pride.

Arkansas Razorbacks baseball beat Tennessee 8-4 and will face Texas in Hoover today at the SEC Tournament—according to the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast.

Palestine-Wheatley won the Class 2A state baseball championship by shutting out Woodlawn 6-0 on Thursday, May 21 at Majestic Park in Hot Springs as shortstop Brody Parker threw a key out to end the inning.

Today, the seventh-seeded Razorbacks (37-19) will face the second-seeded Longhorns (40-12) at Hoover Met at 3 p.m. in the SEC Tournament, marking the first SEC tournament game between the teams and reviving a key rivalry from their Southwest Conference days.

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.

The Dink Minor League Pickleball

Time TBA — Little Rock Athletic Club — Cost varies — Compete and have fun on 7 courts with friends and fellow pickleball enthusiasts.