Good morning, Little Rock.

Local businesses are using AI to boost customer service and efficiency; The Empress of Little Rock employs a virtual concierge (Brooke) to handle guest requests while other firms at Spokes Giant and Buchman Family Dental use AI for communications and office tasks, following rising adoption shown in a recent study.

The Cities of Cabot and Jacksonville honored fallen Police Officer Trevor Howard on Tuesday morning as Cabot Police and Fire escorted him from North Little Rock to his home in Marked Tree.

Emergency vehicles staged on Highway 38 and N. James Street bridge with the eastbound lane temporarily blocked.

North Little Rock has named Hayward Finks as its new police chief, making him the first black leader at the department.

He will be introduced at 11 a.m. on Jul. 6 at City Hall (300 Main Street) by Mayor Terry Hartwick.

Cooling centers offer relief from extreme summer heat with Little Rock centers open today from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and North Little Rock’s center open from noon until close — officials advise checking on neighbors and staying hydrated.

Downtown improvement plans in Little Rock will convert the historic Worthen and Donaghey buildings into apartments to help increase the residential population (proposals include doubling the ambassadors program, reopening One Eleven at the Capital Hotel and the Hilton Garden Inn rooftop bar, and repurposing Main Street Mall).

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.

Terror Tuesday: Tremors Screening

7-9 p.m. — Ron Robinson Theater — Free parking available — Experience the cult classic 'Tremors' with laughs, thrills, and timeless storytelling.