Good morning, Little Rock.

John Wayne's letter dated April 20, 1970 thanking Charles Portis for creating the role of Rooster Cogburn was found in a Little Rock home as Portis' papers are sorted & archivist Nathania Sawyer posted her find on Facebook for film fans to enjoy.

Curran Hall, built in 1842 (a symbol of antebellum charm), now serves as Little Rock's visitor center and retains historic features such as original shutters and a grand piano from 1859.

The site is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Sat and 1-5 p.m. Sunday (615 E. Capitol Ave.)

Country singer Ella Langley will headline a concert at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock at 7 p.m. Saturday, Aug.

22 as part of her extended 'Dandelion Tour' (opening acts include Ernest and Laci Kaye Booth) and tickets go on sale Friday at 10 a.m.

Little Rock singer Stephanie Smittle released her new album Passiontide on 180-gram vinyl from Mutants Records.

A release show is set for July 23 at White Water Tavern with special guests King Honey and Honeysuckle Jam.

Gas prices in Little Rock dropped by 13.6 cents to $3.50 per gallon today, according to a GasBuddy survey of 334 local stations, though prices remain 70.3 cents higher than a year ago.

More than 30,000 Arkansans lost power Monday morning after heavy storms swept the area; Saline County recorded over 9,000 outages & Garland County saw more than 3,000 while Pulaski County experienced minimal disruptions.

Conway Corp plans to tap Greers Ferry Lake to ease water curtailment in Conway.

CEO Bret Carroll said the company will build a new 42-inch intake and treatment plant in partnership with a Community Water Systems facility in Higden — a project expected to take nine years to complete.

Peppermint Hippo and owner Lewis DeAngelis have asked a Pulaski County Circuit Court to reinstate the club's liquor license while the court reviews its case.

The venue claims the ABC Board applied its harshest penalty (and now faces financial strain until a full review begins in August).

UAMS received a $2.9 million federal grant to study fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and find new treatments with NIH funding continuing through 2030.

Professor Paul Drew will lead the research at the university.

Arkansas women's basketball hired Erin Horne as director of basketball operations and Makyra Tramble as director of player development on Monday, June 22.

They will replace departing staff and help Coach Kelsi Musick build a strong program.

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.

Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Evening — Arkansas Repertory Theatre — Ticketed event — Experience a dazzling musical rendition of the beloved Biblical story with diverse musical styles.

Junk Journaling Workshop

4-5 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Argenta Public Library — Free entry — Discover the joy of screen-free creativity while transforming paper scraps into unique art.

J & The Causeways Live Concert

7-10 p.m. — Stickyz Rock'n'Roll Chicken Shack — $10 cover — Experience an evening of original soulful tunes with J & The Causeways.

Evanescence 2026 World Tour

7-10 p.m. — Simmons Bank Arena — Discount tickets available — Experience the haunting sounds of Evanescence alongside Spiritbox and Nova Twins on the 2026 World Tour.

Meditative Sundays

2-3 p.m. — Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts — Free entry — Experience meditation, sound baths, and yoga led by mindfulness specialists in an enriching environment.

Summer Art Club: Create Your Own Amulet

2-3 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Laman Public Library — Registration required — Craft your own amulet using metal tooling techniques for charm and protection.