Good morning, Little Rock.

After nearly 20 years, ARDOT and Highway Police revived the K-9 Unit with two trained Belgian Malinois—Mack and Jackie—to patrol and detect narcotics.

The new team seized over 11,000 pounds of drugs within weeks and will expand by adding three dogs by the end of summer.

River Market Live! will return to the River Market District this year as announced by the Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The free events include a pre-Juneteenth celebration on June 12 at First Security Amphitheater starting at 6 p.m.—additional shows are scheduled for July 9, August 13 and September 27.

Arkansas was ranked among the top ten states for economic outlook in a report by the American Legislative Exchange Council—showing a jump from a #23 rank in 2019.

Governor Sanders said lower taxes and more education investments are behind the gain—demonstrating the state's steady conservative approach.

Residents of Brushy Island are opposing Sherwood’s plan to build a police training facility that includes a gun range within 500 feet of homes and wetlands—about 300 residents and over 280 petition signers worry about noise, safety, and environmental risks.

They will raise their concerns at a town hall meeting tonight while city officials insist the location was chosen for its safety and design.

UAMS is partnering with the University of Pittsburgh to test early treatment for trauma patients using calcium & vasopressin; MEMS crews will apply the therapy to about 1,050 patients aged 18 to 90 in a trial called CAVALIER, supported by a Department of Defense contract and the UAMS Translational Research Institute.

Arkansas Razorback Bri Ellis became the first player from the team to win USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year after posting record-breaking stats this season.

She accepted the award in Oklahoma City and said the honor means a lot to her team + it marks a historic moment for the program.

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.

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