Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
- A federal judge has permanently blocked a handful of Arkansas laws restricting the petition process
- The State of Arkansas’ official petition fraud investigator left his job in June, and state officials say there are no plans to hire a replacement
- The director of the Arkansas State Police canceled his appearance before the Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus about a recent incident involving a state trooper, citing pending litigation
- A partnership between the Arkansas National Guard and the Academies of Central Arkansas was announced at a Monday event
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