Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
- Arkansas is once again most food-insecure state in the U.S., according to USDA report.
- Coalition of nonprofits seek to make comprehensive paid leave policies law across Southern U.S.
- State lawmakers approve additional $32 million for state school voucher program.
- Terri Womack, wife of U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, has died.
- Forecasters say Central Arkansas should prepare for bitter cold, possible freezing rain or snow this weekend.
- Central Arkansas Justice of the Peace settles ethics complaint.
- UA Little Rock, UACC Batesville form partnership to simplify student transfer process.
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