Good morning, Little Rock.

Buc-ee's kicked off a three-day mass hiring event Tuesday at the Embassy Suites hotel on Financial Centre Parkway in Little Rock.

The Texas-based chain seeks to fill over 200 full-time positions for its Benton location opening Aug. 17 — pay ranges from $20 to $25 hourly.

Sterling Market at 515 Shall Ave in East Village ended its regular lunch and brunch service Monday + shifting its dining room to host private events like birthdays, rehearsal dinners and corporate gatherings.

Its other operations, including a bakery, pizzeria and butcher shop, remain unclear.

Los Angeles-based Opto Knowledge Systems Inc. will start construction in August at an industrial site on 2000 Redmond Road in Jacksonville, where production will begin later this year.

The facility will create 200 skilled jobs — strengthening ties with Little Rock Air Force Base.

This postcard from 1940 shows the 11-70 Tourist Court with a three-pump gas station on the edge of U.S. 70 and Arkansas 11 (now U.S. 63), which once served as the main route from Memphis eastward.

It reflects a vibrant travel era before Interstate 40.

After Monday's storms caused hail and wind damage statewide, Little Rock saw a tree fall and damage occur at the Bedding Mart on Bowman Road.

There were no injuries reported.

The Arkansas Capitol held its Tuesday morning ceremony for unveiling a bronze bust of Maurice (Footsie) Britt, a decorated WWII veteran, former lieutenant governor, and Razorbacks athlete.

The bust, funded under Act 657 of 2025, is displayed next to the bust of Gov. Winthrop Rockefeller.

A $30 million investment from the Bezos Earth Fund boosted plans for Little Rock’s 23-acre 30 Crossing Park that will reconnect downtown to the Arkansas River; city, state, and business leaders celebrated the funding Tuesday (a key step in the ongoing highway project) as phased construction prepares to begin.

Quitman's Jack Sexton—a 6-5 quarterback with 2,714 passing yards and 36 touchdowns as a junior—is drawing in-state offers from Hendrix and Arkansas Baptist, while coaches praise his strong arm and consistent performance.

His rising profile is boosting his appeal among local college programs.

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.

Lunch Bunch Book Club: The Anthropocene Reviewed

11 a.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Laman Public Library — Free entry — Discuss the intriguing insights of John Green's 'The Anthropocene Reviewed' while enjoying your lunch.