Good morning, Little Rock.

Today, a Little Rock family turned their home into a one-stop shop for holiday donations by accepting food, clothing and essentials — aiming to help local neighbors in need.

Evanescence has announced they will bring their tour to Simmons Bank Arena in North Little Rock in 2026.

A six-year study in North Little Rock shows that urban raccoons are changing how they act to survive near both suburbs and woods—local observations note that these raccoons now come out more at night while residents also see deer and geese nearby.

The study suggests that living in a mixed environment is driving changes in wildlife behavior.

Jefferson Comprehensive Care System Inc.—with Delta Sigma Theta’s Pine Bluff Alumnae Chapter—is offering free primary care exams and HIV blood tests for adults until the end of December at clinics in Altheimer, Little Rock, College Station, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff and Redfield. Patients must call to schedule an appointment and mention 'Delta World AIDS Day' to access the service.

Former Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks made a spectacular one-handed catch for the Washington Commanders in their overtime 27-26 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday night—his second career touchdown after returning from finger surgery three weeks ago.

Local fishing guides advise anglers to sleep in and then fish for trout in the cooler afternoon while crappie fishing at Beaver Lake heats up as the water cools.

A photo shows a fisherman casting his line near the Big Dam Bridge on the North Little Rock side of the river.

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.

Christmas Trees for a Cause

The Arkansas School for the Blind Alumni Association is spreading holiday cheer with fresh Christmas trees at 2600 West Markham from 9 AM to 7 PM daily. Pick the perfect tree and help brighten the season for blind and visually impaired students across Arkansas.

Visit Santa at the Zoo

10 AM – 2 PM — Little Rock Zoo — Included with admission — Celebrate the season with a festive photo with Santa and enjoy all the magic the Zoo has to offer.

Spring 6, Spring Boot 3, and Spring REST Training

Mon-Fri, Dec 15-19 — Security Training Institute of Arkansas — Call for pricing — Dive into the essentials of Spring technology with an extensive multi-day training program.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Adele

8:45 p.m. — Albert Pike Memorial Center — Tickets selling fast — Experience the music of Adele under the glow of candlelight performed by the Listeso String Quartet.