Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Thursday, January 8, 2026.
- President Trump has nominated a South Arkansas judge to the federal bench
- Central Arkansas' economy is flourishing amid increased demand in logistics, transportation and utility transmission, according to the Metrotrends annual outlook
- Arkansas' unemployment rate ticked up slightly toward the end of last year
- A judge has rejected state education officials' suspension of a former Quitman High School football coach amid accusations they ignored reports of sexual abuse
- Public comment is now open on proposed changes to healthcare provided to incarcerated juveniles in Arkansas
- Six people will be inducted in to the Arkansas Agriculture Hall of Fame
- Legendary Arkansas photographer Andrew Kilgore has died at age 85
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