Good morning, Little Rock.

Local cinema owner Matt Smith explained that rising costs and at-home streaming have shifted movie preferences, prompting Riverdale 10 VIP Cinema to blend Hollywood blockbusters with indie films.

He first opened the venue in Riverdale in 2014 and continues to innovate amid competing national chains & changing ticket sales.

Little Rock School District is inviting community input on its LRSD Forward plan to save $4-$7 million by closing three to four schools next year amid a 60% drop in funds.

The final community meeting is set for Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6 p.m. at the old Brady campus.

Wildfire task force teams from Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina and South Carolina are being sent to support Arkansas crews today as the Department of Agriculture tackles wildfires that have burned over 11,000 acres since Aug.

1. The teams include dozers, engines + extra personnel.

Arkansas has updated its Alzheimer’s and Dementia State Plan after new research prompted recommendations for Medicaid to cover cognitive tests for residents under 65 and for expanded caregiver support including pilot programs for respite care and resource centers at the Capitol.

The Pulaski County Planning Commission deferred a decision on Tuesday on a proposed David’s Burgers processing facility outside Jacksonville after residents voiced traffic and waste concerns; the company said it will provide extra documentation for needed road, pedestrian and wastewater improvements along with plans for corporate events and training.

Arkansas Family Dental Gives Back event will offer free cleanings, fillings and extractions for adults on Friday, Sept.

25 at 7 a.m. at 13600 David O Dodd Road — visitors can park in the lot behind Cinemark Colonel Glenn Movie Theater.

UAMS and Wilson Hospitality are teaming up to bring hospitality training into patient care.

Dr. Lowry Barnes (chancellor) and industry experts will use service standards to help improve the hospital experience.

Arkansas will play undefeated Tulsa on Saturday at Donald W.

Reynolds Razorback Stadium with kick-off at 7 p.m. The series includes a return game in Tulsa in 2027 — the first trip there since 1952.

Nation’s top basketball prospect, ESPN 5-star point guard Beckham Black will make his official visit to Arkansas this weekend, a source confirmed, and he comes from Orlando’s Southeastern Prep Academy where he has already visited North Carolina, Florida, and Texas.

Mount St. Mary beat Pulaski Academy, 25-15, 25-16, 25-18, on Tuesday night during Coach Jason Lambert’s first return to his former team (he coached there for three years).

Junior Taylor Wherry and Marley Bagby led the victory, and the team will host Little Rock Christian on Oct. 1.