Good morning, Little Rock.

The Historic Arkansas Museum presents Soft Landings featuring oil paintings by Little Rock native Greta Kresse and playful sculptures by Grace Edwards until Sept.

20. The exhibit is held in the Trinity Gallery at 200 E. Third St. and highlights recent UA graduates' artistic vision.

In Jacksonville-North Pulaski School District, about 6% of third graders will be held back for reading performance after failing the ATLAS test and nearly three-quarters received exemptions to meet LEARNS Act requirements.

An attorney for AVAIO Digital Partners asked county officials to carve out its data center project from a temporary 12-month moratorium in south Pulaski County near Wrightsville.

The Quorum Court will meet on July 28 to review a revised measure that exempts the project.

Baptist Health Community Outreach is hosting free immunization clinics for students preparing for school.

The first clinic runs today at the Mexican Consulate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with more sessions in Central Arkansas in early August; attendees must bring previous shot records (call 501-202-1540).

At SEC Media Days Monday, Oklahoma coach Brent Venables praised two former Arkansas football players for their anticipated roles in the 2026 season.

Harris (from Little Rock) is set to start at right tackle while Isaiah Sategna is expected to lead the receiver room.

Arkansas catcher Ryder Helfrick, picked in the first round by the Arizona Diamondbacks, and pitcher Colin Fisher, selected by the San Francisco Giants, signed their first MLB contracts on Sunday in Fayetteville.

Helfrick’s deal was valued at $5,241,000 — Fisher earned $300,000.

Applications for the 2026 alligator hunting season are available on agfc.com until midnight July 31; the season runs Sept.

18-21 and Sept. 25-28 in nine sites as each permit allows one alligator (minimum 4 feet) with a required online orientation, and applicants must be at least 16 and Arkansas residents.

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.