Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, April 18, 2025.
- Food insecurity factors and outcomes discussed at annual Minority Health Summit.
- Severe weather, flooding is expected across the state this weekend.
- Federal appeals court heard oral arguments in a case attempting to reinstate a section of LEARNS.
- Arkansas Department of Health reported four deaths from flu-related complications last week.
-State unemployment rates rose slightly in March.
- Arkansas attorney general has rejected a proposed constitutional amendment to strengthen direct democracy.
- Pulaski County Special School District has yet to choose a new leader.
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