Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, February 14, 2025.
- An Arkansas lawmaker has filed a bill to include nitrogen gas as a method of execution.
- Gov. Sarah Sanders outlined plans for new higher education legislation, called Arkansas ACCESS.
- A West Memphis priest has been suspended after being accused of animal cruelty.
- The Hot Spring County Sheriff has pleaded guilty to federal charges and is resigning from office.
- A bill to designate the mallard as Arkansas' state duck advanced through the legislature this week.
- The Arkansas Repertory Theatre has named a new artistic director.
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