Good morning, Little Rock.

A local nonprofit serving people experiencing homelessness opened a resale store in Little Rock to widen its reach.

The shop will offer affordable goods to help support community members.

Neighbors rallied to support the Annillo family after lightning caused a fire that destroyed their East End home on Monday night on Kaysen Lane (no injuries were reported), with nearly $8,000 raised through a GoFundMe campaign.

A Union Pacific official told the Rotary Club on Tuesday that the proposed merger with Norfolk Southern would create the first transcontinental railroad and boost rail efficiency by streamlining transfers at centers including North Little Rock and Pine Bluff.

Federal regulators have accepted the proposal for further review.

Hot Springs-based Origami Sake is in merger talks with Florida-based Kintsugi Sake to form a new holding company for a portfolio of sake brands, according to CEO Matt Bell who spoke Tuesday.

The merger remains under discussion with further details pending.

Enjoy Shawarma, part of Bryant Mediterranean, opened Monday at Pinnacle Station strip center on Cantrell Road, replacing Smoke N’ Bones and joining Habibi’s Shawarma and Yafa Mediterranean as the shawarma trend grows in west Little Rock.

Glen Campbell, a native of Billstown, rose from his small Arkansas roots to become a renowned musician who worked with Elvis, Sinatra, and Haggard.

His five-decade career earned multiple Grammy Awards before his passing in 2017, and he remains celebrated in Arkansas history.

Seventy-four of seventy-eight Arkansas Girls State 2026 counselors resigned on May 29, citing body shaming and a strict dress code while calling for program reforms; the ALA refuted the claims (asserting no formal complaints were filed) and maintained the session's integrity.

Arkansans submitted 54,442 Educational Freedom Account applications for the upcoming school year after the window closed Monday.

The program will provide each student with $7,208 for tuition and related expenses as part of the expanded LEARNS Act.

North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick joined Jurnee Taylor on the THV11 Summer Cereal Drive and proclaimed June 2 as Summer Cereal Drive Day — a move that aimed to encourage community participation in cereal donations.

The city is opening cooling centers at Dunbar Community Center (1001 W.

16th Street), Southwest Community Center (6401 Baseline Road) and West Central Community Center (8616 Colonel Glenn Road) from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Friday to help residents beat the heat.

Four teams, including UALR, will make their NCAA super regional debut after a surprising tournament round set the stage for eight best-of-three series scheduled Friday through Monday.

Winners will advance to the College World Series in Omaha starting June 12.

Arkansas men's basketball team will face Arizona in the opening game of a series on Dec.

19 at Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix as part of the Naismith Hall of Fame Series. Future matchups include games at Bud Walton Arena and McKale Center with a fourth game to be announced.

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.