Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, September 19, 2025.
- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin says Fayetteville is no longer violating state law banning so-called sanctuary city policies.
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has lost nearly $6 million in federal grants after anti-DEI push from Trump Administration.
- Arkansas U.S. Senator introduces bill to ban certain foreign nationals from serving on nonprofit boards.
- Arkansas' unemployment rate rose slightly in August.
- New petition seeks to recall Little Rock City Director Ken Richardson from office, following year-long absence.
- Little Rock officials provide update on Downtown renovation projects.
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