Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Wednesday, July 1, 2026.
- Arkansas State Police say they’ve arrested a Hot Springs man who allegedly impersonated a law enforcement officer
- A candidate seeking a seat on the Little Rock City Board of Directors is facing new scrutiny over his residence
- A new study finds the achievement gap between higher- and lower-performing students has been widening significantly over the past two decades
- The City of North Little Rock has named a new police chief
- A renowned opera singer with ties to Arkansas has died
- Arkansas is under a heat advisory through at least July third, and cooling centers are now open across central Arkansas
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