Good morning, Little Rock.

Kinetic, a unit of local fiber provider Uniti Group Inc., completed a $23 million broadband upgrade four months ahead of schedule, the company said Wednesday.

Now 85% of its fiber is multi-gig capable (up to 2 Gbps), which will soon boost internet speeds for hundreds of thousands of customers.

Pianist Phil Cook will perform songs from Hiss Golden Messenger, Bon Iver, The War on Drugs, Indigo Girls and the Blind Boys of Alabama today at 7:30 p.m. at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts.

Stage 13 Foundation for Performing Arts presents its inaugural Charlie Brown Christmas at Wildwood Park for the Arts starting Friday with student holiday sing-alongs, while Treatment Homes Inc. hosts its 38th Gingerbread Extravaganza Sunday at the state Capitol, where visitors vote for decorated gingerbread houses during free admission.

Local officials discussed the neo-Nazi demonstration that occurred Saturday — police escorted the group off the interstate and managed local confrontations — while legal expert Robert Steinbuch clarified that expressing offensive views did not constitute a terroristic threat.

UAMS received $375,000 in federal funds to train 75 community health workers through mid-2027, university officials said yesterday.

The grant will support training in rural counties via the Arkansas Workforce Connections program.

After 355 hospital days and 296 NICU days at Arkansas Children's Hospital, micro-preemie Harlow Miesner will spend her first Christmas at home with Fort Smith parents Kaitlynn and Bailey Miesner; they plan a quiet day—featuring matching pajamas and a ride on Creekmore Park’s train ride.

Arkansas football is expected to add former assistant Deron Wilson as secondary coach under new head coach Ryan Silverfield, following his roles with previous staffs.

Wilson coached the secondary for two seasons under Sam Pittman before brief stops at Georgia State and with the Gators in 2025.

Mills girls basketball team is showing signs of improvement after recent transfers and a tough November as they begin play in the Charles Ripley Holiday Showcase today at the new Raymond A.

Cooper Arena (Coach Joe Gregory said the team is learning a new system and improving their rebounding).

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.

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.

The Toast: A Premier New Year’s Eve Celebration

8 PM – 2 AM — Little Rock Marriott — Ticket prices vary — Celebrate 2026 with three levels of music, luxury, and a high-energy midnight countdown.