Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, April 3, 2026.
- An Arkansas judge says prosecutors can seek the death penalty for a man accused of a double murder at a state park last summer
- A nonprofit law firm has given Arkansas a D- grade for its civil forfeiture practices
- A west Arkansas hospital, Baptist Health-Fort Smith, is closing its labor and delivery unit
- A months-long investigation into illegal voting in Arkansas has yielded just two convictions
- University of Arkansas professor Shirin Saeidi says she will appeal her termination over social media posts
- A candidate for Arkansas Secretary of State, Bryan Norris, is calling for a recount
- Brent Montgomery of Dardanelle edged out challenger Kristain Thompson for the Republican nomination for Arkansas House District 52
- Cody Rogers beat challenger Hunter Rivett by about 40 votes for the Republican party nomination for Arkansas House District 6
- Arkansas’ state revenue came in above forecast last month
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