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Afternoon Newscast for Friday, August 23, 2024
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, August 23, 2024. -Saline County designs ballots for November election. -State of Arkansas sets aside funding for Safe Haven baby boxes. -Arkansas Legislative Committee approves controversial rules involving voter registration signatures and gender-markers on...
LRSD board makes no decision on transition plan in 2nd meeting following superintendent’s resignation
The Little Rock School District held its second board meeting after Dr. Jermall Wright announced his resignation, and one parent expressed her hope that Wright might reconsider leaving the position.
Watch Amber Iman in rehearsal for ‘Hello, Dolly!’ at Arkansas Repertory
Arkansas Repertory has released a video preview of its upcoming concert staging of “Hello, Dolly!” starring Amber Iman in the title role. Iman, a 2024 Tony Award nominee for her featured turn in “Lempicka,” sings the first-act closer “Before the Parade Passes By.”. Featuring a...
Hutchinson joining University of Arkansas law school faculty
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R), who ran an unsuccessful 2024 presidential bid, will be joining the University of Arkansas School of Law next year, the institution said Thursday. Hutchinson, 73, will join the law school faculty as an “executive in residence” during the spring 2025 semester, the school said in the announcement. In the…
Amber Jackson, director of city of Little Rock DEI explains OpportUNITY Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Director of the Little Rock Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion joined Little Rock Arc today to discuss National Black Business Month, and tools that the city is providing to assist customers and businesses. Amber Jackson talked about assisting minority owned businesses and highlighting...
Stephen Colbert visits Eureka Springs, Ark. restaurant after spending week in Chicago for DNC
EUREKA SPRINGS, Ark. (KY3) - One Eureka Springs restaurant had a surprise guest for dinner Friday night. Ermilio’s Italian Restaurant shared a picture of staff with comedian and late night talk show host Stephen Colbert. Stephen Colbert hosts “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on CBS. This...
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