Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, February 6, 2026.

-The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences names a new chancellor

-A Fort Smith city official launches her mayoral campaign

-A Central Arkansas physician faces a second sexual assault allegation

-A former attorney for the state Board of Corrections says he's still owed back pay

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