Good morning, Little Rock.

First Ward Living Grace Pantry will host its largest back-to-school giveaway on Saturday, Aug.

1 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its pantry — UAPB football players will volunteer to provide free school supplies, groceries and hygiene items to local families while supplies last.

Little Rock received a $30 million gift from the Bezos Earth Fund to build a new 20-acre park downtown; city officials said the project will add green space, athletic courts, a skate park, and a kayak launch along the river and is expected to finish in three years.

Nova Twins, a UK rock duo known for a blend of hard rock and hip-hop, will open for Evanescence and Spiritbox at Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock on Saturday.

They praise the welcoming crowds and note a strong sense of unity on stage.

After heavy rain flooded Hermitage Road Monday afternoon in West Little Rock, area businesses experienced access issues and emergency crews rescued a stranded vehicle.

The City plans a drainage improvement project & is reviewing public input for the Bond Program to help reduce future flooding.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation reopened its 110,000 sqft headquarters in Little Rock on Wednesday, July 1 after asbestos tests led to a weeklong closure and precautionary employee relocations across floors.

DOT officials said further testing confirmed safe air + renovations will finish next week.

UALR baseball coach Chris Curry signed a five-year contract extension on Wednesday that will keep him at Little Rock through the 2031 season.

Curry, the program's longest-tenured coach and winningest leader, secured the deal during his record-setting run that included 39 wins and an NCAA super regional appearance.

Arkansas defensive end commitment Keith Richmond, the Hogs' highest-rated pledge in the 2027 class, visited Fayetteville June 5 through 7 and chose to join the team.

The 6 ft 3 star from Clay-Chalkville recorded 62 tackles and 12 sacks as a junior.

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.