Good morning, Little Rock.

Pharmacy giant CVS will close its 23 Arkansas stores by year end after Gov. Sarah Sanders signed a law that bans drug middlemen from owning pharmacies—forcing the company to change its operations in the state.

Arkansas State Police arrested 25-year-old Eric Osborn from Pocahontas after a search of his home on North Thomasville Avenue found child sexual abuse material — he was transported to the Randolph County Detention Center and the investigation is ongoing.

A Sherwood man accepted a 35-year sentence after he shot his estranged wife on Birdie Lane in Little Rock on July 30th in front of their daughter—he pleaded guilty to first-degree murder, a terroristic act and firearm charges.

The state Department of Finance and Administration lowered its forecasted surplus for fiscal 2025 to $214.8 million after extending the income tax filing deadline to July 31 & it also reduced fiscal 2026’s surplus to $185.1 million amid tax rate cuts and tariff concerns as revenue projections drop from fiscal 2024 levels.

The Joe T. Robinson girls soccer team won its first state title on Friday morning at Estes Stadium by defeating Brookland 5-1 after withstanding early pressure—Coach Todd Eskola said the team stayed focused in the opening minutes and built on their lead with strong second-half scoring.

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!

Logan Crosby: Rock the Country

12-4 a.m. — Arkansas State Fair — Tickets required — Experience Logan Crosby's soulful country storytelling with a modern twist.

Mammoth Caravan and Direwolf Live Performance

7-10 p.m. — The Joint Comedy Theater — No Refunds — Get ready for a night of thrilling metal with Mammoth Caravan and Direwolf.