Good morning, Little Rock.

Rain delayed the SoMa Pride Parade in Little Rock—yet the crowd gathered to celebrate Pride Month with a festival that continued the planned events.

At its 100th anniversary celebration Saturday—Little Rock Zoo officials announced a $12 million expansion project that will add new animal exhibits, including an anteater and mixed species area, plus a renovated front entry plaza and amphitheater with a tortoise feeding exhibit.

The project will break ground next week and take 16 months to complete.

Tommy Smith, Big Dave, and Danny-Joe Crofford have relaunched their long-running radio show as a weekly podcast on Spotify — they released their fourth episode on June 4 and will perform live at Ron Robinson Theater at 7 p.m. Aug.

8 to raise funds for the Central Arkansas Library System.

The inaugural Ozark Music Festival debuts with 13 public concerts across Northwest Arkansas — events include a free outdoor brass fanfare in Fayetteville on Wednesday and performances in Bentonville and Fayetteville through June 22.

In Little Rock, the Muses Project will perform its Summer Broadway Cabaret Concert Tale as Old as Time on Tuesday at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church with free admission and a requested love offering.

Arkansas lobbyists spent about $1.6M during the General Assembly session that ended on May 5, an 18-year record reported by the secretary of state's office—most funds went to a communications firm handling nearly $717K in advertising and telephone fees for Conservatives for Lower Health Care Costs Inc.

Arkansas drivers may see military vehicle convoys on highways during National Guard training in June.

The convoy—traveling from armories to training centers like Fort Chaffee and Camp Joseph T. Robinson—will move slower than typical traffic, so drivers should leave extra space and be patient.

Sgt. Tyler Eddings, a Hot Springs native, was named one of the Marines’ Noncommissioned Officers of the Year after his supervisor submitted his performance documents; he received the award at Cherry Point in early April—now he teaches safety and survival procedures for the KC-130J Super Hercules at Little Rock Air Force Base.

The No. 3 Arkansas Razorbacks beat the Tennessee Volunteers 4-3 in game one of the Fayetteville Super Regional—starting pitcher Zach Root gave seven quality innings with one hit and one earned run.

Arkansas will face Tennessee again at 2:00 p.m. on ESPN.

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.

Virtual Tour of Senior Living

9 AM – 7 PM — Vitality Living Pleasant Hills — Free entry — Explore top-rated senior living with exceptional care and engaging activities.

Demola Live Concert

8:00 – 11:59 p.m. — The Hall — Cost not specified — Enjoy a lively performance with Demola that promises great entertainment.

Arkansas Twisters Football Game

7-10 p.m. — Interstate Park — Ticket required — Experience the thrill of fast-paced eight-man football with the Arkansas Twisters in Little Rock.

Reverend Horton Heat Concert

8-9:30 p.m. — The Hall — $34.48-$58.69 — Enjoy a night of rockabilly and rock music with Reverend Horton Heat and Jason D Williams.