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Afternoon Newscast for Friday, May 2, 2025

Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, May 2, 2025.

- Son of northeast Arkansas lawmaker arrested on charges of sexual indecency with a child.

- Husband of Hot Springs' School District Superintendent arrested on parole violation.

- Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate is dropping a lawsuit against president of Arkansas Senate.

- Arkansas state Sen. Dan Sullivan held town hall meeting to answer questions following legislative session.

- Visas for international students at University of Arkansas, Fayetteville reinstated.

- UA Little Rock celebrates $7.5 million gift from Windgate Foundation.

- Ouachita Baptist University faculty issue vote of "no confidence" against school president.

Listen to live newscasts from Little Rock Public Radio each weekday during NPR's Morning Edition from 6 to 9 a.m., during All Things Considered from 4 to 6 p.m., and online at littlerockpublicradio.org.

Maggie Ryan is a reporter and local host of All Things Considered for Little Rock Public Radio.