Good morning, Little Rock.

A brush fire was spotted Tuesday, Oct.

13 at 5 a.m. around the Big Rock Interchange (where I-430 and I-630 meet) as ARDOT cameras captured the incident; the Little Rock Fire Department has been contacted for further details.

Hangry Joe’s will open Friday at the Centre at Chenal on 17200 Chenal Parkway, offering chicken sandwiches, wings, and more.

Southern Heaux closed its Maumelle location Oct. 4 and plans to reopen in Hillcrest once construction finishes.

At the Robinson Center Tuesday, agriculture experts discussed smart farming that can boost food production, lower waste, and create new jobs.

They stressed the need for more education and strong partnerships between Arkansas and Japan + advanced technology to meet rising food demand.

The Little Rock School Board will vote on Thursday on whether to close and consolidate several schools to address declining enrollment and budget shortfalls.

The decision follows extensive community meetings and a review of multiple options.

Last school year, Arkansas’ Education Freedom Account provided $7,000 vouchers to over 44,000 students, with 74% already in private or home schools; the report showed above-average test scores and nearly 96% re-enrollment, prompting questions about whether the program truly expands education options.

Yesterday, the University of Arkansas women tied for third at the Haskins Intercollegiate in Columbus (Ga.) after a 4-under round while ASU women won the Lady Red Wolves Classic in Jonesboro as Mackenzie Cloutier earned co-medalist honors; the Razorbacks will return on Oct.

19 in Fairfield (Texas).

Arkansas women's basketball coach Kelsi Musick enters her second season with a new-look roster — bringing in 12 newcomers and shifting her defensive philosophy — as she works to build lasting success in the SEC.

SEC teams took different paths after missing the NCAA Tournament; Oklahoma played in the CBC while Auburn joined the NIT.

At SEC Media Days, Arkansas coach John Calipari and Ole Miss coach Chris Beard (a former Little Rock coach) noted that extra tournament play helped build their programs.

Arkansas football rotated its running backs during a 24-17 loss to Tennessee on Saturday at Donald W.

Reynolds Razorback Stadium, as senior Sutton Smith, junior Braylen Russell, and sophomore Cam Settles shared carries (none emerged as the clear lead) while the offense experimented midseason.

SEC men's basketball coaches voiced support for keeping immediate transfer eligibility after league presidents tabled a vote on a sitting-out requirement on Monday.

Arkansas coach John Calipari — a strong proponent — said teams value experienced transfers, with SEC squads averaging 1.4 players switching schools directly.

Senior Anna Kay Johnston and sophomore Emma McEwen led the Lady Charging Wildcats to a Class 6A state doubles tennis title on Tuesday at Burns Park with an undefeated season.

Johnston will now prepare for collegiate tennis at Harding University while McEwen adjusts to playing without her partner.

Steven Riffle, executive director of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, posted the Class of 2027 candidate list online with 49 regular and 50 senior nominees, and ballots must be returned by Oct.

31. Long-time basketball broadcaster Ray Tucker stepped down after 24 years to become a fan.