Good morning, Little Rock.

Arkansas Foodbank received a three-year $225,000 grant from the Methodist Foundation to expand fresh produce and school market programs for families across 33 counties — including a pilot in Little Rock.

The grant will upgrade its supply chain to connect local farmers with food pantries and schools.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced at a press conference that Arkansas welcomed a record 54 million visitors in 2025.

Tourism brought $10.2 billion in spending & supported 71,860 jobs across the state.

The Little Rock School Board met Thursday to review attendance zone maps for West High School, which will open fall 2027 along Highway 10 next to Pinnacle View Middle School.

Two proposals would change school boundaries and shift projected community demographics.

Tracy Hartwick of Cabot, brother of North Little Rock mayor Terry Hartwick, won the $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot on Dec.

24 at a Murphy USA station and chose a one-time cash payment of $834.9 million, sharing 3% of the win with his brother and an anonymous partner (per lottery records).

Habitat for Humanity broke ground on The Cottages at Witkowski Park in North Little Rock to build eight affordable one- and two-bedroom homes on five continuous lots in partnership with Auburn School of Architecture's Rural Studio; construction on the first home will begin near year's end.

Former Arkansas outfielder Maika Niu signed a free agent contract with the New York Yankees on Wednesday after appearing in 61 games for the Razorbacks last season; he is the second Razorback to join the Yankees after undrafted Logan Maxwell signed last summer.

Arkansas’ top 2026 basketball class may gain added strength if point guard Davion Thompson and center Caleb Ourigou, who recently committed for 2027, reclassify for the 2026–27 season.

Their final decisions are expected after Nike EYBL Peach Jam ends Sunday in North Augusta (S.C.).

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.

Some Guy Named Robb LIVE!

6-10 p.m. — Deer Creek Fire & Stone — Tickets available — Enjoy a live performance from Arkansas singer-songwriter Some Guy Named Robb.

Christmas In July Craft Market

9 AM — Faith United Methodist Church — Free entry — Shop early for unique gifts in a cool, festive atmosphere.

Norteño Sax Concert

12-10 p.m. — Tavern 65th — Tickets required — Enjoy a lively performance of Norteño Sax in the heart of Little Rock.

Floss The Mack Comedy Show

8-11 p.m. — Awareness Center, Inc. — Limited tickets available — Experience a night of nonstop laughter with Floss The Mack and a stellar lineup of comedians.