Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Monday, August 31, 2026.
- Several hundred military contractors and adjacent companies met in Bentonville last week for the 2026 Mid-America Aerospace and Defense Summit, as protesters gathered outside in opposition
- Wednesday, representatives from NASA toured local suppliers and met with State officials to explore how the Natural State can play a larger role in its Artemis Program
- Two candidates have filed to fill the seat of Republican State Representative Austin McCollum after his resignation following charges of domestic violence
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