Good morning, Little Rock.

Buc-ee's opened Monday morning in Benton, featuring a 74,000 sqft facility with 120 fuel pumps and diverse dining options.

Gov. Sanders and local leaders celebrated the new location (expected to draw millions statewide) as it boosts the local economy.

The Filling Station in North Little Rock’s Park Hill brings food trucks and local produce to residents as owner Joy Evans offers diverse dining options Thursday through Saturday and Sunday.

The venue plans live music events soon to boost local community revenue.

Braum’s signed a contract to open an outlet in Gateway Plaza at the new Maumelle development while the building at 1900 W.

Third St that housed Fork was demolished to clear nine acres for future investors near the state Capitol. No timeline is set.

North Little Rock music fans can look forward to Ella Langley headlining a concert (sold out) with ERNEST and Laci Kay Booth at Simmons Bank Arena at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

Jacksonville Elementary School closed for the week after mold was found in classrooms and common areas; students needing in-person classes will shift to the high school arena or Murrell Taylor Elementary, and the school will reopen Monday, Aug.

24 once cleaning is verified.

The state Department of Agriculture has launched an online dashboard that displays real-time wildfire data, including 1,089 wildfires and 27,096 acres burned, while also providing details on fire hotspots; forester Kyle Cunningham said the system uses artificial intelligence + satellite data and improvements will come soon.

Conway Corp implemented Phase 3 of its water curtailment plan yesterday in Faulkner County due to continued drought, requiring residents and businesses to reduce outdoor watering (lawns watered once weekly, no pool fillings, and limited vehicle washes) until rain improves supplies.

On Wednesday, AGFC advanced an amended proposal at its Little Rock headquarters to create permit-only duck hunting zones on 4.6 miles of the St. Francis Sunken Lands — allowing up to eight hunters per party as local hunters voiced concerns over fair access.

Hot Springs will host the Bass Fishing World Championship on Oct.

1-3 on Lake Hamilton as 22 nations compete, and the USA Bass Team will sign autographs on Sept. 27 at Bass Pro Shops in Little Rock & invite local fans to meet them.