Weekend Entertainment Roundup for July 30, 2026
The North Little Rock Public Library System marks the close of its Summer Library Adventure with two all-ages parties, plus two bonus events just for adults, Thursday and Friday. At the End of Summer Party, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at the William F. Laman Public Library, 2801 Orange St., North Little...
Arkansas Road Deaths Down 47 From Last Year, State Police Credit Increased Patrols
Arkansas roads are seeing fewer deadly crashes in 2026, with traffic fatalities down 47 compared to this same stretch of 2025, a drop state police credit to stronger enforcement and trooper visibility.
Mountain View to host Arkansas fiddle, banjo championships
Musicians from across the region will compete for state bragging rights when the Arkansas State Old Time Fiddle & Banjo Championships return to the Ozark Folk Center State Park on Saturday, Aug. 8. The annual competition will be at the park's 1,000-seat Ozark Highlands Theater , with free admission for spectators from
Arkansas launches On the DOT podcast to explain road works
The Arkansas Department of Transportation launched a new podcast titled "On The DOT" to provide citizens with insights into the department's projects and decisions.
Food Safety 7-31-26
The Arkansas Department of Health regulates the sale of food at establishments that include restaurants, bars, day cares, schools, grocery stores, convenience stores, bed and breakfast facilities, hotels/motels, mobile units and concession stands. Inspections are made unannounced by environmental health specialists. El
Locals Know To Visit This Massive Arkansas Summer Fair Before The Sun Goes Down
A summer fair can feel like two events packed into one day. Before evening, the grounds move at a friendlier pace. Visitors can spend time in the livestock barns and browse exhibits without squeezing through the busiest crowds. After sunset, the mood changes almost instantly. Lights spin above the midway,...
Front to bring storms Friday night and some weekend heat relief
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – We have one more heat advisory to get through today before a front rolls through overnight. The front may trigger a few strong storms overnight and will likely wipe out these heat advisories for several days. Friday: It will be near 80 degrees at sunrise...
Comedy, Curtain Calls & Back-to-School Bashes: Arkansas Weekend Events July 30 – Aug. 2
There are always great things to do in the Natural State, and AY About You has compiled some of the biggest events in Arkansas this weekend—from celebrating Tax-Free Weekend with back-to-school bashes to participating in the largest camping motorcycle rally in the United States or enjoying the latest local theater perf
Little Rock Metro Labor Force Tops 400,000 as Employment Hits Record High
By the Arkansas Black Vitality Staff LITTLE ROCK – July 30, 2026 – One week...
Arkansas Wildlife Weekly Fishing Report
It doesn’t matter if the fish are big or small; the smiles say it all, and that’s the case here with William (no last name provided), a young angler from Louisiana, who was fishing with his dad and brother out of Cotter Trout Dock on the White River. That’s fishing guide Elvin Weaver in the background, enjoying William
