Good morning, Little Rock.

Arkansas remembers the 25th anniversary of Sept.

11 with several events across the state. In Little Rock at Wildwood Park for the Arts, a tribute begins at 11 a.m. Friday while other towns host stair climbs, runs and concerts.

North Little Rock’s Heritage Commission unveiled a 1,600 sqft museum exhibit called 'Stories from the North Side' at the former fire station — a cherished local landmark — on Main St yesterday.

The private event featured displays on rail history and desegregation, with the museum set to open Sept. 17.

Last Thursday, the Little Rock School Board approved facilities upgrades for Central High School's softball team including renovations to a northwest detached locker room, restroom, and fieldhouse by Nabholz Construction at a cost of $88,791.90 (to meet Title IX compliance).

Fire Station 9 reopened with new safety features more than three years after an EF-3 tornado destroyed the original building in March 2023.

Firefighters now work in a rebuilt station that includes a tornado safety room and a Safe Haven Baby Box, while a local resident gifted a bench to honor their service.

The Arkansas Department of Health launched the Claim Your Care Hotline today to assist with scheduling pregnancy services for expectant mothers.

The new service offers support for maternal health in the community.

Mobile sports betting in Arkansas has surged since legalizing in 2022, with apps like Saracen, DraftKings, and FanDuel drawing wagers; the state is on track to near $1B in total bets this year - with self-limit features available to promote safe play - as daily wagers average $2.5M.

ESPN 5-star power forward CJ Rosser announced his top seven schools which include Arkansas and will visit on Sept.

28 (following planned stops in North Carolina, Miami, Kentucky, Southern Cal and Louisville).