Good morning, Little Rock.

Second Baptist Church — celebrating Pastor Maurice Watson’s 50 years in ministry and 40-year marriage milestone — is hosting a month-long series of events including a golf invitational at Maumelle County Club on Monday, an anniversary gala on Sept.

19, and a worship service on Sept. 20 at 10 a.m.

Gospel music fans will gather on Sunday at Greater Second Baptist Church to honor trailblazers such as Gladys McFadden, the Loving Sisters, and pastor Jerry D.

Black as part of the Arkansas Gospel Music Heritage Month finale.

Mills University Studies High School students gain practical healthcare skills in the Intro to Healthcare program, learning CPR, medical terminology, and blood pressure techniques + attending a summer CARTI program to practice IV and other medical tasks.

Central Arkansas Water approved a $5.3 million contract with Diamond Construction to relocate 2,000 feet of water mains along Cantrell Road in west Little Rock—supporting a highway expansion to six lanes expected to finish by May; staff will soon start relocating smaller pipes.

On Sept. 11 (the 25th anniversary), ceremonies took place at Camp Robinson and the state Capitol; military leaders and National Guard soldiers stressed the need to remember the attacks and remain vigilant.

A review of restaurant inspections last week by the Arkansas Department of Health in Pulaski County found several sanitation issues – one ice machine showed a white filmy substance and an employee at Habibi's Shawarma reported cat blood on clothing.

Inspectors issued corrections and enhanced food safety measures.

Arkansas men’s basketball coach John Calipari said he awaits NCAA clearance for freshman forward Miikka Muurinen — a 5-star recruit — who is expected to play when the season begins as the NCAA focuses on fall sports eligibility, with the Razorbacks gearing up for conference play.

Division II coach Adam Dorrel will lead the Central Oklahoma Bronchos to Conway at Estes Stadium today at 6 p.m. for a matchup against the Central Arkansas Bears — Bears coach Nathan Brown says he respects Dorrel’s record.

Baltimore’s St. Frances Academy beat the Bryant Hornets 40 to 7 Friday at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock.

The 2025 state champs now have an 0 to 3 record this season.

North Little Rock won 42–17 against Springdale on Friday night at Jarrell Williams Bulldog Stadium as Reeves and Buckner combined for four touchdowns to help the team improve to a 3–0 record.

Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield prepares his Razorbacks for a late game against No. 20 Utah tonight at 9:15 p.m. on ESPN — the kickoff is the latest Central start ever and follows a scrimmage in Fayetteville that simulated the challenge.