Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Wednesday, June 11, 2025.
- Dr. Cam Patterson says he is stepping down from his role as chancellor of UAMS for personal and medical reasons
- Several nonprofits are working on legislation to roll back new laws regarding citizen-led ballot initiatives at the same time a lawsuit challenging the laws is underway
- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has dedicated the Boyle building in Little Rock as the Bob R Brooks Justice Building, which will now house his offices following a renovation
- A new lawsuit has been filed by Navitus and the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association challenging a state law restricting who can own retail pharmacies
- The remains of an Arkansas soldier who died during the D-Day Invasion of World War 2 has finally returned home
- Several candidates have recently announced their bids for seats in the state legislature
- The Little Rock Zoo has announced it is undertaking a $12 million expansion
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