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Afternoon Newscast for Monday, January 26, 2026

Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Monday, January 26, 2026.

- New appointees to Arkansas Board of Corrections take leadership positions, fire boards' lawyer at first meeting.

- A 9-year-old was a passenger in a car hit by an Arkansas State Trooper pursuing another vehicle last week.

- Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announces new fundraising to support city parks, highlights drop in crime rate in annual address.

- Central Arkansas continues to see severe cold temperatures early this week.

Listen to live newscasts from Little Rock Public Radio each weekday during NPR's Morning Edition from 6 to 9 a.m., during All Things Considered from 4 to 6 p.m., and online at littlerockpublicradio.org.

Maggie Ryan is a reporter and local host of All Things Considered for Little Rock Public Radio.