Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, May 8, 2026.
- Two arrested on Medicaid fraud charges, Attorney General says.
- UA Pulaski Technical College highlights plans for workforce training center at Little Rock Port.
- Former private school director in Jonesboro sentenced to one month in prison after pleading guilty to child abuse charge.
- Little Rock Businessman faces possible criminal, civil penalties for embezzling company funds.
- UA Little Rock plans to evaluate viability of all minor programs, submit report to trustees in September.
- Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announces reelection campaign, will face Vice Mayor B.J. Wyrick in November.
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