Good morning, Little Rock.

Local restaurants in Little Rock are undergoing rapid changes as Cafe Plain Jane, managed by the team behind The Corner Diner and Flora Jean’s, prepares to open in the former Cañon Grill space in Hillcrest while Pizza Pub closed briefly after a busy first week—shifts also include Local Lime moving to a new location and other renovations that signal a dynamic dining scene.

Little Rock police identified Kayla Payne, 19, who died after being fatally shot Tuesday morning at 10:54 a.m. at the De Soto Park Apartments on Rodney Parham Road - police arrested Quran Johnson, 28, who now faces a capital murder charge - as the investigation continues.

Today from 5-8 p.m., AMFA hosted a preview for members of a new exhibition called 'The Long View: From Conservation to Sustainability: Works From the Bank of America Collection'—which opens to the public on June 13 and runs until August 31.

The show displays paintings, photos, prints and sculptures that tell how art has helped nature over time.

State DHS secretary Kristi Putnam will leave on July 25 to return to Kentucky after 2½ years, and deputy secretary of programs and Medicaid director Janet Mann will take her place—Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced the change.

Putnam earned an annual salary of $236385 while Mann’s new salary will be set later.

Alicia Simpson beat uterine cancer with a new progesterone treatment at UAMS—she avoided a full hysterectomy and became a mom to her six-month-old daughter Amora Faith.

Her successful case marks a hopeful sign for other women with Stage 1 cancer.

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.

DCI - Drum Corps International

7:30-9 p.m. — War Memorial Stadium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the powerful performances of youth drum corps and support arts education.