Good morning, Little Rock.

Summit Community Care and Travelers held a drive on May 31 outside the Main Gate to collect donations for 'Care Packs' to support foster care youth who usually receive only a bag of belongings.

Donors brought needed items (diapers, wipes, pacifiers, bottles) as they attended the game.

Little Rock School District is using a $42,885 Transportation Modernization Grant from the Arkansas Department of Education to help students get to class by offering free rides on Rock Region Metro and safe cycling options with bikes, helmets, and locks.

The program aims to cut transit challenges + boost attendance.

Local conservation groups and river outfitters work to keep the Mulberry River a top whitewater destination, preserving its flow from the Boston Mountains through Franklin County to the Arkansas River.

Paddlers can enjoy challenging rapids and easy access to launch sites today.

A report from the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory finds methamphetamine now causes more overdoses than fentanyl, with fentanyl deaths falling from 150 in 2023 to 67 in 2025 while methamphetamine deaths rose from 100 to 121.

Experts credit education and naloxone use but warn no reversal drug exists for stimulants.

A Master Class shows a new way to prep for yard work by turning mulch day into a workout using a simple Mulch Transition exercise.

Local trainer Jay Lloyd from the Little Rock Athletic Club demonstrates this family-friendly routine (designed to ease soreness and build strength).

A historic Pike-Fletcher Terry House on Seventh Street remains for sale after a local runner visited it last Saturday, drawing attention to its ties to early Catholic education and local leadership (reflecting its storied past).

Arkansas beat Northeastern 10-9 on Sunday to advance to the NCAA Lawrence Regional title round — they will face Kansas on Sunday at 5 p.m. at Hoglund Ballpark if they win to force a winner-take-all game.

At the Rebsamen Tennis Center in Little Rock, American Colton Smith defeated Michael Mmoh 6-2, 6-4 after a final delayed by rain and heat that extended the match to over five hours.

Smith secured his third career tournament win in a challenging final.

Arkansas landed 5-star punter Declan Hamm yesterday after his official visit to Fayetteville, where special teams coaches praised his performance.

The 6-2, 200-pound athlete from Texas averaged 44 yards on 33 punts (18 inside the 20) during his junior season.

UALR's baseball team beat Jacksonville State 6-3 in the Hattiesburg Regional final last Sunday to earn its first super regional berth.

The team will travel to face the Gainesville Regional winner in a winner-takes-all game Monday evening.

Four-star plus kicker Rocco DePrima committed to Arkansas football after an official visit to Fayetteville, impressing recruiters with his strong play at Rock Bridge in Columbia, Mo.

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.

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.

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.

Rod Man Live Comedy Show

7-8:30 p.m. — Loony Bin Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy an evening of laughter with Rod Man's live performance.

Treat Trot Little Rock 15K

7-11 a.m. — Burns Park Soccer Complex — Registration includes swag — Enjoy a fun 15K with great snacks and live results.

Demola Live Concert

6-9 p.m. — 721 W 9th St, Little Rock, AR — Ticket prices include all fees — Experience an electrifying performance from international violinist Demola blending genres from Afrobeats to Classical.