Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Monday, January 6, 2025.
- U.S. Senator John Boozman and Rep. Rick Crawford will have significant roles in passing an updated farm bill during the 119th Congress.
- New Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Karen Baker attempted to fire several employees of the state's court system but was blocked by an administrative order that called her actions "retaliatory."
- Susan Altrui, director of the Little Rock Zoo, has been named acting city manager for Little Rock
- Arkansas has reported seven influenza-related deaths this season, none of which were vaccinated against the disease
- Both Little Rock and North Little Rock have opened overnight warming shelters, as temperatures may drop into the 20s and teens this week.
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