Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, August 8, 2025.
- U.S. Education Sec. Linda McMahon to stop in Arkansas next week as part of national tour.
- Gov. Sarah Sanders announces economic cooperation with Israel.
- Top administrator in Arkansas' court system tapped to serve term on Conference of State Court Administrators board.
- Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance prepares for annual Watermelon Crawl.
- Charles Hathaway, former UA Little Rock Chancellor, dies.
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