Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, December 12, 2025.
- Arkansas Supreme Court dismisses appeal from Chief Justice Karen Baker asking to dismiss findings of HR investigation.
- Former Helena-West Helena mayor set to appear in court in January over felony tax charges.
- U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton introduces legislation to change federal rules for certain eggs used in food production.
- UAMS awarded $375,000 grant to boost rural community health workforce.
- Arkansas State University system leader Brendan Kelly to step down after being selected as next president of Eastern Michigan University.
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