Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, May 1, 2026.
- Gov. Sarah Sanders calls special session aimed at cutting state income tax rates.
-Arkansas Supreme Court rules against law concerning how state legislation is challenged in courts.
- Study finds Arkansas' healthcare system performance is worst in the nation for Hispanic residents.
- Baptist Health to close closing six clinics, four inpatient services in Fort Smith.
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awards Arkansas $838,000 to improve stormwater and sewer infrastructure.
- Arkansas 250 commission unveils new painting from North Little Rock artist Barry Thomas.
- Ferrosource LLC eyes August opening date for $70 million facility in Osceola.
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