Good morning, Little Rock.

Some dogs in need of new homes wore formal attire as they walked the red carpet at the Humane Society of Pulaski County’s 34th Reigning Cats and Dogs event held on November 8 at Little Rock Historic Train Station — the fundraiser aimed to boost pet adoption.

A power outage in Pulaski County left about 2,500 people without power—disrupting service at a KARK and FOX 16 transmitter.

Crews worked to restore service and expected power to return within hours.

Dr. Beatrice Reed, a pioneering African American optometrist, has joined a prestigious circle of trailblazers in Arkansas by advancing education in her field—she believes that teaching patients about vision care is key.

Reed said her commitment to learning has shaped local optometry and continues to inspire future practice.

Building permits for projects valued at $75,000 or more have been issued in the Little Rock metro area; commercial projects include a multi-million-dollar permit for Kinco Construction at 1415 W.

Third St. plus a $600K project for East Harding Inc., while residential permits include a major project by Dillon Homes & Realestate at 2323 N. Garfield.

A seven-second video (posted Tuesday) of ducks swarming a private reservoir south of Interstate 40 sparked heated online debate, with some saying it was an artificial intelligence hoax while others reported no ducks were present.

Hunters remain anxious as warm, dry weather has limited duck numbers and increased pressure on private lands since duck season started Saturday (raising concerns about dwindling water sources).

The University of Central Arkansas football team ended its season with a 49-28 loss to Abilene Christian at Estes Stadium — the Bears lost a 21-13 halftime lead when the Wildcats scored 29 unanswered points.

Abilene Christian secured its postseason spot as the United Athletic Conference champion.

Texas beat Arkansas 52-37 on Saturday at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium as Arch Manning threw 389 yards and six touchdowns.

The Razorbacks gave up 393 passing yards—the most in SEC play.

English Language Skills for Beginners

5-6 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Laman Public Library — Registration required — Build your English language skills in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment during this seven-week course.

Holiday Ornament Swap

'Tis the Season to Swap — 4-5 p.m. — North Little Rock Public Library - Argenta Public Library — Free — Exchange your old Christmas ornaments with community members instead of buying new ones this holiday season.

Mending Basics Workshop

4-6 p.m. — Laman Public Library — All materials provided — Learn various techniques to repair your favorite fabric items.

Pie Gobbler 5K, 10K, & Half Marathon

8 AM – 12 PM — Two Rivers Park — Registration required — Lace up for a festive run and work off that Thanksgiving feast.

International Jaguar Day Celebration

10 AM – 12 PM — Little Rock Zoo — Included with admission — Celebrate and learn about the majestic jaguar with keeper talks and interactive activities.

Brunch with Santa

11 AM – 2 PM — Rusty Tractor Vineyards — Free entry — Enjoy live music, delicious brunch from food trucks, and festive activities with Santa for the family.

Vienna Light Orchestra Christmas Tour

3:00-4:30 p.m. — Robinson Center — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting sounds of the Vienna Light Orchestra this holiday season.

Little Rock Wind Symphony: Holiday Holidays

7:30-9 p.m. — Pulaski Technical College The Center for Humanities and Arts — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a festive evening of holiday classics with choral and dance performances.

Home for the Holidays Celebration

6:30-9:30 p.m. — Albert Pike Memorial Temple — Check website for costs — Celebrate 10 years of holiday cheer with live music and a silent auction.

Fresno State Bulldogs vs. Arkansas Razorbacks Men's Basketball

3:00 – 4:30 p.m. — Simmons Bank Arena — Ticket prices vary — Watch an exciting basketball matchup between the Bulldogs and Razorbacks.