Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, August 16, 2024.
- Head of the Little Rock School District Dr. Jermall Wright has submitted his resignation letter
- A sentencing date has been set for two former Crawford County sheriff deputies caught on camera beating an unarmed suspect
- A bomb threat temporarily closed down the Arkansas State Capitol on Thursday morning
- Filmland kicked off in Little Rock on Thursday
- An excessive heat warning continues today in Central Arkansas; extreme heat will likely last through the weekend
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