Good morning, Little Rock.

Piper’s Purpose was founded by Piper Goodwin’s family after she died on April 14 from leukemia and underwent treatment at Arkansas Children’s Hospital; the foundation offers nursing scholarships and supports local families with expenses (reflecting her enduring legacy).

Little Rock Zoo will host its annual Zoo Brew & Cocktails Too event on Thursday night.

Adults aged 21 and older will sample craft beers and cocktails served in souvenir cups as they enjoy live music, meet animal ambassadors and explore food vendor offerings.

AAA reported that Arkansas gas prices are nearing their June 2022 record as regular unleaded averaged $4.03 statewide and $4.01 in the Little Rock metro — diesel hit a record high on Sept.

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On Friday, the UA Board of Trustees approved eliminating 39 UALR minor programs after reviewing low enrollment and viability data.

Students enrolled in these programs will receive a teach-out plan, and course offerings will continue based on demand & need.

Arkansas education officials announced nearly $7 million will be awarded to dozens of schools—including several in Central Arkansas—for exceptional performance in English, math and science.

The program honors public and charter schools ranking in the state's top 10% for achievement and growth.

This week, Rex Nelson interviewed Maria Craig, chair of Keep Little Rock Beautiful, & Little Rock Sustainability Officer Lennie Massanelli to talk about local environmental quality and the nonprofit's planned events.

The podcast highlights ongoing efforts to keep the city green and vibrant.

The Arkansas Public Service Commission denied Entergy’s request for a 20-year power purchase agreement on the 440-MW Big Island Solar facility in Mississippi County, stating Entergy did not show the project would be cost-effective compared with alternatives; Entergy may return with a revised proposal.

Twelve years after he died by suicide, D’Andre Seals is remembered by his family through a suicide prevention outreach project founded by his mother, Kymara Seals.

The initiative educates community members on mental health signs — a step meant to inspire hope and encourage help-seeking.

The Arkansas Department of Health inspected restaurants in Pulaski County this week and found food safety issues such as missing certifications and improper food storage, prompting several establishments in North Little Rock, Little Rock, and Sherwood to make on-site corrections.

Saracen Casino Resort is hosting Arkansas's first poker tournament series, offering a $300,000 grand prize in October.

The event debuts a chance for local players to test their skills while competing for a big payoff.

Hosts Matt Jones and Ethan Westerman previewed the Razorbacks' Week 3 matchup against the Bulldogs on the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast and discussed the upcoming 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule — a conversation aimed at informing local fans.