Good morning, Little Rock.

The Women's Foundation of Arkansas recognized Women of the Year on Oct.

1 at the North Little Rock Event Center. Mandy Macke, Lottie Shackelford & Marsha Martin received honors during the sold-out Power of the Purse Luncheon as the event raised $339,867 to support economic opportunities for women and girls.

Midnight Masquerade, a remade annual fundraiser for Home for Healing, took place on Sept.

26 at The Hall in Little Rock, raising $200,000 to support free lodging for cancer patients and caregivers (and honoring AR Rock Squad as Volunteer of the Year).

Nell Campbell, star of the cult classic Rocky Horror, will appear at Robinson Center Performance Hall on Oct.

20 at 7:30 p.m. for an interactive screening featuring a meet-and-greet and costume contest (celebrating the film's 50th anniversary).

Argenta Contemporary Theatre stages 'Misery' (an adaptation of Stephen King’s novel by William Goldman) Wednesday through Nov.

1 with preview shows on Wednesday and Thursday. Meanwhile, Playhouse Square’s touring production 'Velveteen, A New Musical' plays Tuesday at UCA in Conway and Harrison’s Lyric Theater features 'Clue' on select dates.

Stephen Lane, vice president at Clark Contractors, is volunteering with Economics Arkansas to boost financial literacy in schools.

He will help coordinate the LIFE Awards luncheon on Nov. 4 at the DoubleTree downtown to connect educators with local businesses.

Libertarian Jeff Wadlin is campaigning for the U.S. Senate after touring Arkansas in a white pickup truck (covering 13,862 miles and visiting all 75 counties) to reach voters; he promises to attract new industry and boost economic opportunities if elected.

The Humane Society of Pulaski County names Wrex Pet of the Week today; the friendly Aussie shepherd mix, born Aug.

1, 2020, does well with people and similar-sized dogs and is looking for a new home.

Grace Melton and Haydon King, dental students at Lyon College School of Dental Medicine, met at an admissions interview in Little Rock and married on July 4, 2025; they began their second year in fall and now balance school with a shared practice (their local love story inspires).

Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield defended his call to punt late on their own 25-yard line with 1:45 left on Saturday's game against Tennessee—saying poor third-down performance forced the move as the Razorbacks trailed by 7.

Tennessee built on the decision to win 24-17.

Arkansas hosted about 60 recruits on unofficial visits at Reynolds Razorback Stadium Saturday afternoon before the Tennessee game.

Notable prospects including DL Tory Clark and K Carver Johnson attended to display emerging talent and attract offers from top college programs.

High school football rankings released today show Shiloh Christian and North Little Rock remaining undefeated while Bentonville and Conway record their first losses, highlighting a competitive season ahead.

Fans and coaches are watching closely as teams prepare for upcoming matchups & aim to improve records.