Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
- Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. released a statement on Tuesday addressing misuse of the Little Rock Police Department’s automatic license plate reader system
- The Independent Citizens Commission unanimously approved a 2% salary increase for multiple state offices on Monday
- Monday, Department of Finance and Administration officials announced a new 'express' revenue office open in the Main Street Mall building
- L3Harris Technologies has secured a $250 million contract to manufacture guided missile motors in East Camden
- An event at Little Rock's Southwest Community Center for International Repair Day this Sunday will feature free repair clinics, a swap meet, documentary screening and more
- A federal judge has approved more than $95 million in settlements for lawsuits against Tyson Foods.
- The Arkansas Board of Corrections is appealing the rejection of a settlement that would give the governor hiring authority for the agency
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