Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, October 23, 2026.
- Northwest Arkansas counties see strong start in early voting.
- Campaign finance reports show incumbent Gov. Sarah Sanders outraising Democrat, Libertarian challengers 15 to 1.
- Consulting firm hired to assist Rogers School District find new superintendent faces lawsuit in connection to former Iowa superintendent.
- Little Rock wastewater utility proposes 2027 budget, including annual rate hike.
- Wildfire near Magnolia now contained, state officials say cause under investigation.
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