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Afternoon Newscast for Friday, May 30, 2025

Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, May 30, 2025.

-State education officials are taking over Blytheville school district.

-The Arkansas Supreme Court is lifting a gag order in a murder case from last October.

-Pope County Sheriff announces resignation.

-Manhunt for an escaped ex-police officer continues in North Arkansas.

-Democrat Diana Lawrence says she’ll challenge incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Womack in the 2026 election.

Listen to live newscasts from Little Rock Public Radio each weekday during NPR's Morning Edition from 6 to 9 a.m., during All Things Considered from 4 to 6 p.m., and online at littlerockpublicradio.org.

Maggie Ryan is a reporter and local host of All Things Considered for Little Rock Public Radio.