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Daily Newscast for Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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

Listen to live newscasts from Little Rock Public Radio each weekday during NPR's 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.