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Afternoon Newscast for Friday, May 15, 2026

Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, May 15, 2026.

- Arkansas Supreme Court dismisses Gov. Sarah Sanders' appeal of lower court rulings requiring her to move dates of special elections.

- Second antitrust lawsuit filed against Arkansas-based marijuana company Good Day Farm.

-DeValls Bluff Mayor fires police chief.

- Desha County Sherriff stepping down, will not continue re-election bid.

Listen to live newscasts from Little Rock Public Radio each weekday during NPR's Morning Edition from 6 to 9 a.m., during All Things Considered from 4 to 6 p.m., and online at littlerockpublicradio.org.

Maggie Ryan is a reporter and local host of All Things Considered for Little Rock Public Radio.