Good morning, Little Rock.

Tens of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts are arriving in Little Rock for the 49th National Bikers Roundup; the rally will run through the weekend and boost local hotels, restaurants & businesses.

Preliminary data from Arkansas State Police shows traffic fatalities declined from 292 to 245 by July 29 compared to last year, a drop of 47 deaths plus improved enforcement that helped save lives.

Food truck Smashed N' Stacked is moving into a permanent home at 1020 E.

Sixth St. in East Village. The space is under construction (currently offering online and call-in orders only) and will soon welcome walk-in customers with modified hours, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday.

Arkansas TV removed two PBS news shows, Compass Points and Horizons, from its main channel after TRAC Media Services adjusted the schedule; they may return in September and can still be viewed on the World sub-channel, online, and on the PBS app.

The North Little Rock Public Library System ends its Summer Library Adventure today at William F.

Laman with a free party featuring disco, crafts and pizza, and tomorrow at Argenta guests enjoy slip n' slides and snacks. Patrons who finished the reading challenge earn a VIP bag.

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration announced that the sales tax holiday exempts qualifying clothing, footwear, accessories and school supplies from state and local sales taxes on Saturday and Sunday (clothing and footwear must cost under $100 and accessories under $50).

Arkansas softball player Bri Ellis took four months off to focus on her mental health after a tough rookie season with the Utah Talons — she returned stronger by hitting key plays and earning the AUSL Comeback Player of the Year award as the team won back-to-back championships.

UALR men's basketball coach Travis Ford has spent the summer building team chemistry with 15 new players from seven states and five countries as they prepare for the 2026-27 season.

The Trojans will start nonconference play with an exhibition on Oct. 16 and a game at Kansas State on Dec. 18.

The Arkansas Athletics Association updated its fight ejection policies on Monday, July 27 at the Statehouse Convention Center (meeting site), approving longer suspensions for fighting and a carryover penalty for seniors after a brawl at the 2A Boys State Tournament.

Bryant sophomore receiver Quinton Sykes (6-foot-2, 210 lbs) became the first in-state prospect to get a scholarship offer from coach Ryan Silverfield in December.

He also has offers from Texas-San Antonio, Ole Miss, Florida International, Texas State, and Arkansas State following his appearance at the spring game in April.

UCA's (7) quarterbacks played a friendly beach volleyball match on Wednesday at a local court as they prepared for fall camp starting Thursday.

Coach Nathan Brown said the event boosted team chemistry ahead of a competitive season.

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.