Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Tuesday, April 28, 2026.
- Four injured at Sunday night shooting at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.
- Special prosecutor declines to press charges against North Little Rock Mayor Terry Hartwick after alleged "inappropriate conduct" with high school students.
- State lawmakers ask U.S. leaders to investigate 2024 death of former airport executive.
- Arkansas Department of Corrections ends hotline for inmates to report sexual abuse.
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development plans to take over Little Rock's public housing authority after years of alleged financial mismanagement.
- Arkansas State University Veterinary Medicine program receives approval from national council, now admitting students for Fall 2026.
- four-year graduation rate at Arkansas' public, four-year universities reaches high.
- Two LRSD schools to offer dual-language instruction next year.
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