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Daily Newscast for Tuesday, September 8, 2026

Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Tuesday, September 8, 2026.

- Little Rock school officials are exploring possible building closures in an effort to make up a $4 to $7 million shortfall needed to ensure the district’s financial stability

- The Museum of Discovery's exhibits and facilities director Josh Annett has been named the new executive director following the departure of executive director Steven Schnell last week

- September is National Preparedness Month, and officials with the American Red Cross are urging Arkansans to be aware that disasters can strike at a moment’s notice

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.

Nathan Treece is a reporter and local host of NPR's Morning Edition for Little Rock Public Radio.