Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, August 15, 2025.
-The Arkansas National Guard asks for authority to enforce immigration laws
-Arkansas State Police's director says guns should be allowed in state parks
-State officials consider a new system for grading school performance
-Northwest Arkansas Community College begins offering "micro-credential" programs
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