Today
in Little Rock
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026
Good morning, Little Rock. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mosaic Templars Cultural Center is set to bring the inaugural Juneteenth summit to Little Rock, with Key Fletcher and author Janis Kearney discussing event details on THV11 (a local TV station). THV 11
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy data shows that average gasoline prices in Little Rock have dropped to $4.02 per gallon today with a 3.6-cent decline from last week, though prices remain higher than last year. The decrease comes amid falling oil prices & renewed optimism over a potential U.S.-Iran deal. ABC 7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University will open its new College of Veterinary Medicine in August, offering hands-on, community-centered training at its 56,000 sqft facility + a 240-acre farm. The program, enrolling 120 students, aims to address the state’s need for more veterinarians in underserved areas. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory warned that counterfeit pills containing the hard-to-detect cychlorphine led to a tragic death when a young man took a pill he believed was oxycodone. Health officials urge parents to discuss safe online practices with their kids to help prevent further overdoses. ABC 7
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Little Rock Trojans clinched their second straight OVC baseball championship and earned a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament. They will face the top-seeded Golden Eagles in the opening round on Friday at 1 p.m. on ESPN+. ABC 7
- ➤ Jerry Jones starred as a lineman for the 1964 Razorbacks, helping the team win a national championship before he bought the NFL’s Cowboys in 1989. Raised in North Little Rock, he built a business career and later gave $10.65 million to the UA athletic department (a gift honoring his legacy). Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Today, hundreds of athletes converge on John McDonnell Field for the NCAA Track and Field West First Round meet with Arkansas’ top Razorbacks set to start at 6 p.m. and the field aiming to advance to the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon, June 10-13 + others competing. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Tim Hamilton, Ray Tucker and Steve Wright will be inducted into the Arkansas Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame during a Hawgs Illustrated luncheon at noon on July 30 at Home 2 Suites in Springdale; Hamilton earns Mike Harrison Excellence in Sports Media Award while Tucker and Wright receive honors. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ Arkansas and Missouri State baseball teams will face off for their third postseason game on Friday at 5 p.m. at the NCAA Lawrence Regional (Arkansas leads the all-time series 62-30) as both coaches stress mutual respect built over decades. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
- ➤ On Tuesday, Arkansas softball completed its final postseason practice at Bogle Park and received its first fan sendoff for the Women’s College World Series en route to Devon Park. Coach Courtney Deifel praised mutual support from the baseball team (their cheers during a rain delay) and promised more firsts ahead. Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Multi-Vertical Business Networking
6-8 p.m. — Bark Bar & Grille — Limited Tickets — Network with professionals across various industries and make valuable connections.
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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.
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K-POP Warriors Live Show
4-8 p.m. — Wally Allen Ballroom — Tickets required — Experience a high-energy, family-friendly show filled with K-Pop music and dance battles.
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Buena Vibra Fest
12-10 p.m. — Tavern 65th — Tickets available — Experience Little Rock's biggest Latin day party with live music, dance classes, and more.
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