Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, April 17, 2026.
-Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde rejects claims of financial mismanagement, calls for county treasurer to resign.
- Arkansas Attorney General says Little Rock Zoo signs barring firearms violate state law.
- Four Republican candidates vying to fill House District 44 seat formerly held by late State Rep. Stan Berry.
- St. Joseph's Center of Arkansas to manage farmers' markets in West Little Rock and North Little Rock.
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