Good morning, Little Rock.

Protesters gathered near Wrightsville on Saturday to oppose a planned $6 billion data center by AVAIO Digital Partners+ they set up booths that explained the project’s environmental risks from farmland loss to rising temperatures.

The Arkansas Museum Fine Arts restaurant hosted a mixology segment on Saturday, July 18 at Saturday Daybreak where mixologist Haitam Chaqouri and guest John McManus prepared an Orange Blossom mocktail and a virgin piña colada with fresh ingredients.

The venue is considering adding culinary demonstrations in the future.

Wildwood Park for the Arts will produce Les Misérables in February 2027 in West Little Rock (in its 600-seat theater) as the local arts community eagerly anticipates the fully staged musical.

This long-awaited production marks a major milestone for regional theater.

Pat Becker Wallis, 89, left her acting career to focus on family life after moving to Little Rock in 2017.

She celebrates her love for animals and art with local philanthropy and keeps her memories in scrapbooks (including photos, documents, and clippings) that mark her remarkable journey.

Data from the Alliance for Automotive Innovation shows there are now 1,084 public EV chargers across Arkansas despite a decline in sales.

From January to March, 12 new chargers were added & 37% of counties remain without chargers, leaving south residents with limited access.

Trade school students, including those at the Arkansas Welding Academy in Jacksonville and Northwest Technical Institute in Springdale, will be eligible for the updated Arkansas Workforce Challenge Scholarship program starting in the 2026 to 2027 school year.

The program increases awards to up to $3,000 per year under the new ACCESS Act.

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission proposed a permit-only duck hunting area along a 4.6-mile stretch of the St. Francis River at a popular wildlife management area near Trumann.

An automated drawing will assign 120-marker spots to 480 hunters, and the agency will accept public comments for the next 30 days.

Ronald McDonald House will open a new inpatient facility at Baptist Health later this fall to offer free lodging for families near pediatric care.

The 6,000 sqft site will feature family rooms, meals, and patient services & is financed by local donors.

Justin Dennis Buck leads Wolfe Street Foundation as its executive director in downtown Little Rock, expanding its recovery mission with peer support, housing programs and youth prevention.

His strong fundraising skills have rebuilt nonprofit resources to address local substance abuse challenges.

Local media in Little Rock reported that aggressive immigration enforcement tactics have created fear among families, leading to higher school absences and less use of health services.

A case involving Victor Romo, detained due to mistaken identity, has spurred calls from pediatric experts (for better training) for reform.

Hazel, a shepherd mix estimated born Dec.

10, 2024, weighed 36 pounds on Feb. 2 and is today's Pet of the Week at the Humane Society of Pulaski County. Prospective adopters should give her a slow, calm introduction because she is cautious around new people and dogs.

18 Saint Johns Place in Little Rock sold for $1.65M, with the deed recorded between June 15 and June 19 in Pulaski County.

The sale marks a significant local real estate transaction.

A $2.89M permit was issued for roof work at Second Presbyterian Church (600 Pleasant Valley Drive) in Little Rock.

The project is part of major construction efforts ongoing across the metro area.

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.