Good morning, Little Rock.

Yesterday, Faith Woodard and Brooke Buckner delivered Arkansas’s top stories that included a Thanksgiving fest at Saint Mark Baptist Church — a key event in the local news cycle.

An Arkansas family formed a lasting bond with Cambrie, a 12-year-old who received a heart valve from their baby Eli 16 years ago.

Cambrie now spends Thanksgiving with her second family in Little Rock—she recently celebrated an early 13th birthday and looks forward to trying new experiences.

Hayden Balgavy and Karen Fuller delivered the morning headlines on November 25, reporting on the Amazon facility closure in Little Rock, and officials said the move may impact local business operations.

AMFA Children's Theatre will present Junie B. in Jingle Bells, Batman Smells this holiday season from Dec.

6 to Dec. 21 to bring Barbara Park’s beloved character to life with a playful, generous message—Piper Wallace stars as Junie B. Jones and Brett Ihler returns as Mr. Scary for this festive show in Little Rock.

On Tuesday, Pulaski County officials announced that the recycling program now accepts paper and plastic to-go cups alongside regular recyclables—upgrades at the Waste Management facility improved sorting methods and aim to reduce landfill waste.

The Arkansas Department of Health reported 469 whooping cough cases since January 1, marking the highest count in 15 years with most cases in children aged 10 to 19.

Health officials said vaccination is the best way to prevent the spread of the highly contagious disease.

Arkansas will host Missouri on Saturday at Reynolds Razorback Stadium as Missouri’s returning quarterback Beau Pribula—who recovered from a dislocated ankle at Vanderbilt—looks to spark his team’s offense; interim Coach Bobby Petrino said he trusts Pribula despite his earlier turnovers.

Arkansas women's basketball will face Drake in Nashville for the Music City Classic this Thanksgiving week as the game scheduled for 5:45 p.m. will start 30 minutes after a preceding match ends—fans can watch it live on BallerTV for a $20 pass—while the Razorbacks, with five wins and one loss, aim to stop the Bulldogs' three-game losing streak.

Arkansas beat Drake 79—72 in a close game watched by 251 fans.

The Razorbacks hit 44.6 percent on field goals while Drake suffered 22 turnovers.

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.

Cliff & Susan at River Bottom Winery

3-7 p.m. — River Bottom Winery — Cost not specified — Enjoy a musical evening with the dynamic duo Cliff & Susan, blending piano, fiddle, and guitar.

Fast Track to Java 17 and Object-Oriented Development

8 a.m. — Security Training Institute of Arkansas — $2250 — Intensive training designed to elevate programming skills in Java and object-oriented development over five days.

The Signal Featuring Radiolab

6-8 p.m. — CALS Ron Robinson Theater — Ticketed event — Experience the fascinating intersection of science and storytelling in this live Radiolab show.