Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, March 20, 2026.
- UAMS Researcher awarded $3.6 million dollars to investigate links between diabetes and heart disease.
- Razorbacks clear first March Madness hurdle, beating Hawaii 97-78.
- Arkansas Department of Commerce to cut 27 positions at end of March due to budget constraints.
- Greenbrier Fiddler Tim Trawick names 2026 Arkansas Living Treasure.
- Arkansas State University, UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law receive Ten Commandments posters.
- New study examine businesses' efforts to support and utilize neurodivergent employees.
- Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund celebrates National Single Parent Day with fundraiser.
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