Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 10th of June.
Good morning, Little Rock.
The Little Rock Zoo will welcome four adolescent cheetahs this month and invites the public to vote for their names via an online poll closing Thursday, June 11.
The cheetahs join the zoo's boarding school program to help them bond as they mature.
Takumi AYCE Sushi & Hibachi opened today in the former On the Border space at 6000 Warden Road near Sherwood, offering a broad menu available for online orders.
A cash-only Spicy Poblano Mexican Grill kiosk also opened at Park Plaza Mall's food court in Little Rock during mall hours.
Arkansas-born Justin Moore announced he is pausing his tour for health reasons on social media.
He said he will return later this summer (his decision is meant to help his family and well-being).
Dr. Joycelyn Elders, the first African American and second woman U.S. surgeon general, launched school-based clinics that reduced teen pregnancy in Arkansas — her work also expanded early immunizations and HIV/AIDS testing.
She now serves as a professor emeritus at UAMS.
Offensive lineman Caleb Siler deepened his relationships with key Arkansas coaches during his official visit over the weekend while he observed the staff’s commitment to his development and met with players and athletic director Hunter Yurachek (his next visits are scheduled with South Carolina, Texas Tech and Texas).
North Little Rock guard Marley Adebayo, a 6 foot 2 versatile freshman (who averaged 7 points and 3 rebounds on the championship team), is featured today as a rising state prospect with offers from several schools and a basketball legacy from her father who played at Arkansas.
Arkansas softball named former Boise State head coach Justin Shults as its new associate head coach following DJ Gasso's departure for Tulsa.
Shults, who posted a 62.1% win rate at Boise State (record best in program history), will bring his offensive expertise to boost the Razorbacks' performance.
Arkansas men's golf coach Brad McMakin was named Central Regional Coach of the Year Tuesday by the Golf Coaches Association of America after leading the Razorbacks to a record-setting season, and he was named one of five finalists for the national Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award.
The Arkansas men’s track team is set to compete at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in Eugene, Oregon today at 7 p.m. on ESPN, with the men’s finals scheduled for Friday as coach Doug Case seeks the program’s first recognized title since 2003.
The first Big Miller and Summerwood Sports Girls Team Camp—re-named in honor of Kevin Miller—was held Monday and Tuesday at Summerwood Sports in Alexander to prepare teams for the August season; nearly 30 teams played 72 games to boost girls basketball exposure.
Tuesday night, Lazaro Montes hit a grand slam to lift the Arkansas Travelers to an 11 to 2 win over the Northwest Arkansas Naturals at Dickey Stephens Park in North Little Rock—his homer sparked a six run sixth inning that kept the team on a 15 to 0 winning streak.
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.
Louisiana Krewe vs Little Rock Rangers Soccer Match
6-8 p.m. — War Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Watch Louisiana Krewe take on Little Rock Rangers in an exciting USL League Two showdown.
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