Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Thursday, May 1, 2025.
- Little Rock city officials say a $1 billion dollar data center will soon be coming to the Port of Little Rock
- The U.S. Senate has confirmed Arkansas investment banker Warren Stephens on a 69 to 39 vote
- University of Arkansas researches say substituting malted rice for barley could boost local rice and brewing industries and improve gluten-free beer
- State legislative candidates are announcing their bids for office ahead of the midterm elections in 2026
- Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester says he plans to run to be the next state land commissioner in 2026
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