Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of June.
Good morning, Little Rock.
🎓 Education
Arkansas ranked No. 43 in child well-being from the Annie E.
Casey Foundation report released Monday — while the state improved in economic measures, challenges in education and health persist.
🏥 Health
Personal trainer Jay Lloyd (Little Rock Athletic Club) is set to demonstrate a medicine ball routine inspired by Rocky’s training today, showing local readers how to strengthen their core and upper body with a pushup roll exercise.
Master Class columnist Matt Parrott explains that the routine highlights perseverance and heart.
Evvy Wigington and her family traveled to Capitol Hill as part of Family Advocacy Day to support pediatric care.
They met with lawmakers and shared how Arkansas Children's Hospital and Medicaid help cover vital treatments – a key factor in their children’s health.
🏈 Sports
Carson Roccaforte hit his 14th home run — a grand slam — in the bottom of the ninth to lift the Naturals to a 9-6 win over the RockHounds at Arvest Ballpark after a rain delay.
The Travelers rallied from a 6-0 deficit on Sunday to complete their series with an 11-6 win over the Hooks.
🎉 Little Rock Events
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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.
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.
Singin' In The Rain Sr.
7:30-9:00 p.m. — Wildwood Park for the Arts — Tickets from $32 — Experience a can't-miss live show that brings the classic musical to life.
Mike Paramore Live Comedy
8-11 p.m. — Loony Bin Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with Mike Paramore's stand-up performance.
The Crème De La Crème - Little Rock
8 p.m.-1 a.m. — Little Rock Marriott — 25+ to enter — Experience a soulful and eclectic cocktail party with live performances by DON DEIGO & NICK HUD.
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