Good morning, Little Rock.

Little Rock Zoo mourns the loss of its beloved mini horse that charmed visitors for years & a memorial service is planned for next week to honor its memory.

Recent storms damaged several communities in Central Arkansas and downed power lines in Malvern forced the local school district to cancel classes on Friday for safety (officials worked to clear debris near the school).

The 115-minute documentary on Blessed Stanley Rother, the first U.S.-born martyr beatified by the Catholic Church, will play Tuesday and Wednesday in theaters in Little Rock, North Little Rock, Cabot, Conway, Fort Smith, Searcy, Hot Springs, Fayetteville and Rogers, with a Spanish version on Thursday (endorsed by Bishop Anthony Taylor).

Chicago pastor Charlie E.

Dates will speak about his new book, 'What Hath Justice to Do With Righteousness? Reclaiming the Intersection of Protest and Prayer,' at Saint Mark Baptist Church (5722 W. 12th St.) at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday before signing copies as pre-orders continue to grow.

According to the Arkansas Department of Commerce, the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell 0.1 percentage point to 4% in July with 972 fewer unemployed (seasonal data also showed a decline of 1,500 nonfarm payroll jobs).

Jacksonville Elementary School will remain closed Aug.

24-25 as officials wait for final environmental test results for mold in the building.

Rex Nelson hosts a podcast episode where Dr. Karen Petersen, President of Hendrix College in Conway, explains how shifts in higher education influence real-world career paths.

The discussion offers insights for those navigating academia & future work.

Firefighters continue battling a 2,200-acre wildfire that began yesterday near Lawson; about 50 households have been evacuated and shelters at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium + Immanuel Baptist Church are open as additional air tankers, dozers, and National Guard helicopters arrive to hold the line.

The Arkansas Department of Health inspected several Pulaski County restaurants this week, finding food safety issues such as missing health policies, malfunctioning handwashing sinks, expired items, and a complaint at David's Burgers after a staple was found in french fries.

Arkansas lawmakers approved new Medicaid rules for doulas and lactation consultants last Friday.

Coverage will begin Sept. 1 as part of maternal health measures that support care improvements.

Arkansas women’s basketball coach Kelsi Musick is hosting top class-of-2027 prospects, three of whom are ranked in espnW’s SportsCenter NEXT 100, during visit weekends from Aug.

21 to Oct. 9 at home games.

Matt Jones & Ethan Westerman of the WholeHogSports Podcast discuss Arkansas football gearing up for its second scrimmage while reviewing key Razorback moments in football, basketball, and baseball from last week.

Their review offers clear insights into team progress as the season continues.

A federal appeals court on Friday halted a ruling that would have granted college athletes an extra year of eligibility, leaving Arkansas Razorbacks players like Caleb Wooden & Sean Williams uncertain ahead of their season opener.

The decision adds legal complexity as courts continue to review eligibility cases.