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Hello Little Rock! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning.
In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Pipe mill adding 300 jobs, Native American WWI history push, and St. Patrick’s Day parade + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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📰 In the news
Local industry and shopping updates: Construction permits issued for Lexicon and Welspun expansions at the Port of Little Rock total nearly $154 million, with a pipe mill expected to add 300 jobs — get all the details.
Reclaiming buried service histories: UA Little Rock leads a national effort to preserve Native American WWI history, documenting soldiers and identifying 25 veterans for Medal of Honor review via Sequoyah National Research Center — read the full story.
Regional grants fuel improvements: Metroplan announced on March 2 $1.675 million for Transportation Alternatives plus $5.9 million to restore land and plant trees across Central Arkansas, including support for Green Network projects — see how funds will be used.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
Highlights this week:
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💎 Local business spotlight
Sweet slice alert: From classic Arkansas Possum Pie to silky Coconut Meringue, plus 4-inch minis for keeping it civilized, The Blue Cake Company crafts scratch-made pies that hit the spot and turn weeknights into little celebrations, no fuss.
Petal pick-me-up: When your week needs a lift, Tanarah Luxe Floral delivers design-forward bouquets, lush plants, and custom stems that feel personal, not cookie-cutter. Their team turns vague vibes into a gift that truly lands, every time.
Chalk up and climb: Little Rock Climbing Center packs 30-foot textured walls, 20 top-rope stations, 10 auto-belays, plus roomy bouldering and a dedicated lead area, ideal for post-work laps or weekend projects. Whether you’re trying climbing for the first time or getting back on the wall, it fits your rhythm.
These aren’t ads or sponsored placements, just some cool nearby spots we think are worth a visit.
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Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →
What doctors wish every 65+ adult had at home: Physicians call it “long-lie,” and it’s the real reason falls are so dangerous for older adults. It’s not a broken bone… it’s lying on the floor for hours waiting for someone to notice. We dug into the options that actually solve this problem, and one stood out. See which one →
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📆 Fun for the whole fam
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🐰 March Hare Portraits @ CALS Main Library – Martin Children’s Center | Thursday (3/12) at 4:00 PM – This crafty session turns those egg cartons you have been hoarding into cheeky March Hare portraits. Bring the kids or your inner child, and leave smug about upcycling. No experience required, just scissors, patience, and a sense of humor.
🎉 River Market Grand Reopening Party @ Puppy Community | Friday (3/13) at 5:00 PM – River Market’s throwing a Puppy Community reopening, and your four-legged dictator is invited. Grab up to 50% off treats and toys, raid the dog snack bar, browse Whimsy and Wonder’s cat art, and nab a swag bag if you’re one of the first 50.
🎬 BingoFlix & 2nd Friday Art Night: High School Musical 20th Anniversary @ Ron Robinson Theater | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – This 2nd Friday, they’re throwing a 20th anniversary High School Musical screening with BingoFlix, sing-alongs, and zero choreography test at the door. Belt a chorus, snag a bingo, sip beer or wine. Free parking, which, let’s be honest, is the real headliner.
🏃 Color Run @ TBD | Saturday (3/14) at 12:00 PM – Craving a weekend that’s less beige? Little Rock’s Color Craze turns a simple run into a full-blown color, music, and laughter party where running is optional, dancing encouraged, and strangers throw rainbows at you. Expect human-confetti selfies, happy chaos, and laundry that demands hazard pay.
☘ 25th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade @ Little Rock-North Little Rock, Arkansas metropolitan area | Saturday (3/14) at 1:00 PM – Join the 25th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, rolling from downtown North Little Rock to downtown Little Rock. Bring the family, wear some green you actually own, and wave at every bagpiper like they’re Cousin Sean. Want in on the lineup? irisharkansas.org.
🧪 Leprechaun Trap Lab @ The Spot at SoMa | Saturday (3/14) at 2:00 PM – Before St. Patrick’s Day chaos hits, The Spot is hosting a Leprechaun Trap Lab where kids build clever contraptions, sip a drink, and leave with slime. You get some peace, they get engineering bragging rights, and your carpet avoids the glitter, all for $15.
🎡 DDAM Spring Fair @ Arkansas Department of Human Services Central Office | Wednesday (3/18) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for a sign to wander Downtown, consider birthday cake, door prizes, and a street fair that does good. The Blue Umbrella’s seventh brings artists with disabilities selling rugs and decor, proceeds to them, plus Maw Maw’s House and Cheesecake on Point.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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📻 Little Rock report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 74°F – Low: 40°F – Precip: 93%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. High near 74, with temperatures falling to around 66 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
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Tomorrow – High: 61°F – Low: 42°F – Precip: 6%
Sunny, with a high near 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Clear, with a low around 42. South wind around 5 mph.
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