Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, October 11, 2024.
- A $5-million grant to UA Little Rock's MidSOUTH program will go toward educating young Arkansans about the dangers of drug abuse
- Candidates for Arkansas' second congressional district met on the debate stage this week
- State lawmakers questioned a settlement between Summit Utilities and the Arkansas Public Service Commission to authorize a nearly $90-million rate increase
- The Clinton School of Public Service has named Meagan M. Jordan as its new associate dean
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