Good morning, Little Rock.

An archival postcard from Gentry shows the Elberta Hotel surrounded by a picket fence and facing a muddy street while a horseless carriage reveals a cart with three boys pulled by calves (a glimpse into early transportation).

A report by the Arkansas Hospital Association shows Arkansas hospitals generated $19.73B and supported 96,000 jobs in 2024 + face rising financial pressures as rural service cuts risk longer travel for patients.

Twenty-five incoming UALR students were chosen from 115 applicants to join the Donaghey Scholars Honors Program for the upcoming school year.

They will receive scholarships ranging from about $92,000 to $100,000 covering tuition, housing, a laptop, and international study funding.

The state’s legislative council approved new pesticide rules that let licensed handlers use warfarin bait to control feral hogs; the bait (which stains hog tissues blue) is part of a controlled effort to protect residential lawns and crops.

Centene Corp. will exit the state’s Medicaid program ARHOME in 2027 — leaving about 70,000 beneficiaries to shift to another provider.

Arkansas Human Services will soon share enrollment instructions to guide affected residents.

Two Arkansas class of 2027 5-star basketball prospects helped the United States secure its 58th straight win at the FIBA U17 World Cup championship in Istanbul on Sunday, with point guard Beckham Black recording 12 points and 10 assists while power forward CJ Rosser Jr. led with 23 points.

Carey Clayton, a 6-foot-3 freshman center from Southlake Carroll, enrolled at Arkansas and is recovering from shoulder surgery after spring practice; he learned the game from his father & uncles and is working to adjust to SEC play.

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.

The Comedy of Errors

7 p.m. — Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts — Ticket required — Experience a fast-paced, interactive production of Shakespeare’s classic filled with humor and live music.

Little Rock Photo Expo 2026

8 a.m. - 6 p.m. — Wyndham Riverfront Little Rock — $30 off with code USEDPHOTOPRO — Sell your pre-loved camera gear and explore innovations in photography at this engaging expo.

Shaun Jones Live Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Loony Bin Comedy Club — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of laughter with comedian Shaun Jones as he takes the stage.

Kids In The Kitchen: Dino Nugget Dioramas

10-11 a.m. — North Little Rock Public Library — Free entry — Kids get creative and culinary in this fun summer workshop featuring edible dino dioramas.