Good morning, Little Rock.

Home for Healing’s Diamonds and Studs program for 11th and 12th graders provided over 1,300 volunteer hours and raised more than $110,000 while teaching skills like CPR and financial literacy in Little Rock.

Addison Cherry earned a $3,500 scholarship to help fund her freshman year at college.

Two couples celebrated their promises at Infinity Day at Bernice Garden in South Main on Saturday, Aug.

8 as part of SoMa 501’s Math on Main project, which featured interactive math booths from local organizations.

Historic Arkansas Museum in downtown Little Rock marked its 85th anniversary on July 19 by welcoming visitors to exhibits and living craft events (including Textile Tuesdays and workshops) that celebrate local heritage; museum leaders say centennial celebrations will be planned for the future.

Former first ladies led a fundraising drive after Arkansas TV moved PBS NewsHour from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., prompting donations from all 75 counties and calls to restore the original time slot — a change that honors donor intent.

North Little Rock School District held a ceremony on Wednesday to place the final beam in its new middle school built with $68 million (including state funds and a May 2025 voter-approved millage), marking a milestone not seen in 60 years.

Superintendent Gregory Pilewski thanked the community for its support.

Twenty-five Little Rock residents filed for bankruptcy protection between July 30 and August 5 under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

The court filings involve residents from several neighborhoods and could signal ongoing financial challenges.

Danielle Williamson, who settled in Pulaski Heights after moving here for her husband's job, learned at her five-month IVF scan that her baby had a fatal abnormality, and with no care available in Arkansas — she flew to Illinois for treatment and later moved out of state for better reproductive options.

Last weekend, families enjoyed safe water jumping at Dam Site Park at Greers Ferry Lake — kids in floaties and on their own took turns from local bluffs while parents supervised carefully, bringing outdoor thrills and caution as clear yet unpredictable water depths tested everyone's nerve.

Educator Kathy Wirzfeld (of Western Hills Elementary) kayaked the lower part of Lake Ouachita on Aug.

2, launching from Echo Canyon Marina and later stopping near Blakely Dam to view a rock formation resembling an ancient warrior. Her trip showcased the lake's quiet coves and clear blue waters.

Princess Donut, the Humane Society of Pulaski County's Pet of the Week today, is an orange and white tabby born on May 13 who plays with kitten friends as she waits to be adopted (adoption details available through the shelter).

Arkansas Homes was granted an $1.8M permit to build a new residential project at 5100 Country Club Blvd in Little Rock.

The permit is part of a series of major metro projects valued at $75,000 or more.

Local real estate broker Claire Brown turned a small Facebook group into Little Rock PowerWomen—a community of 30,000 women sharing advice on parenting, finances & relationships.

She also launched a podcast to spotlight influential local voices and boost support among Central Arkansas women.

Tyler Reynolds from Rogers and Paxton Lane of Benton reached the ASGA Men's Match-Play Championship at Burns Park Golf Course on Saturday after winning key matches.

They will face each other for the title at 8:40 a.m. today.