Good morning, Little Rock.

On Sunday in North Little Rock, paramedic Stewart Uzzell and his team rescued a raccoon that had its head stuck in a soup can—using special shears to free the animal before it ran off.

A new 2025 study by Zutobi.com shows that Arkansas ranks fifth among states for teen traffic deaths—recording about 39.44 fatalities per 100,000 teen drivers.

Capt. Brad Lann of the state police said speeding, distracted driving and following too closely are key factors and ARDOT will launch the Street Smart program on August 15th to teach middle school students safe driving behaviors.

Las Mamalonas Mexican Bar and Grill opened Tuesday in the former Copeland's of New Orleans space at 2602A Shackleford Road in Shackleford Crossings — the restaurant now serves Mexican food to local diners.

State officials reported that the Arkansas Department of Education and Agriculture launched a school food pantry toolkit today to help schools set up food pantries and ease food insecurity.

The toolkit—developed through Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Faith-Based Initiative office—offers step-by-step instructions and resources to support student success.

Little Rock city leaders are preparing to review an action plan that will use $20 million in HUD disaster recovery funds to help rebuild homes, businesses, and infrastructure damaged during the March 31st tornado outbreak.

Housing Director Kevin Howard said the board will evaluate the plan at a Tuesday night meeting (detailing eligible spending for housing repairs, mitigation, and economic development) before submitting it to the federal agency.

In west Little Rock, Monsoon Indian Bistro has opened to replace the closed G.O.A.T.

Indian Bar & Grill and offers a broad menu of Indian and Pakistani dishes with some prices on the high side. It serves a lunch buffet from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with updated décor and a well-stocked bar — features that boost its local appeal.

On Wednesday, Sihan Sandhu led the 119th Southern Amateur Championship by shooting an 8-under 64 at the tough Blessings Golf Course, posting a 31 on the front nine and 33 on the back.

Several Arkansas Razorbacks (John Daly II, Mitchell Ford, and Thomas Curry) competed in the opening round.

One Night Only - A Tribute To The Bee Gees

7:30-9 p.m. — Robinson Center — Cost info not provided — Experience the harmonies and beautiful falsetto voices of the Bee Gees with a full band performance.

Jason Boland & The Stragglers Live

7-10 p.m. — Revolution Music Room — Ticket info not provided — Experience the reflective tunes of Jason Boland and the Stragglers as they perform from their latest album.

David Tribble Live Acoustic Show

3-9 p.m. — The Oyster Bar — Free entry — Enjoy amazing food and live music with Texarkana's own David Tribble.

AI Meetup with John Eddy

5:30-7 p.m. — The Flying Saucer — Free entry — Explore the transformative potential of AI in a casual setting with industry peers.

Guitar Wars III: Revenge of the Riffs Registration

11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. — Ron Robinson Theater — Free registration — Secure your spot for Guitar Wars III and snag a free pack of guitar strings.

Arkansas Kennel Club Dog Show

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. — Arkansas State Fair — Free admission — Discover an array of dog breeds and specialty vendors at this charming canine showcase.

The Amen Corner Performance

3-6 p.m. — Arkansas Repertory Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a compelling live theater performance at one of Little Rock's premier venues.

Theresa Caputo Live Show

7:30-9 p.m. — Robinson Center — Tickets available — Experience Theresa Caputo's incredible live reading and connect with the spirit world.

Wingstock Chicken Wing Festival

12:00 – 1:30 p.m. — Simmons Bank Arena — All-you-can-eat access — Dive into a chicken wing extravaganza with local vendors competing for the best wings.