Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, August 1, 2025.
- Democrat Chris Jones filed candidacy to run for seat representing Arkansas' 2nd congressional district.
- AI Business Conference coming to Little Rock in August
- Catholic Diocese of Little Rock plans new Seminary on property damaged by wildfires, ends agreement with St. Joseph's Center.
- UA Little Rock receives $4.2 million to support Early Childhood Education in Arkansas.
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