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Afternoon Newscast for Friday, October 24, 2025

Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, October 24, 2025.

- UAMS Head Start programs to pause Nov. 1, 2025.

- Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance warns of impending SNAP cuts if U.S. Government shutdown continues.

- Federal Judge blocks Lakeside School District in Arkansas from displaying 10 commandments in classrooms.

- Arkansas Game and Fish Commission says black bear responsible for camper death in early October is still at large.

- Saturday is Arkansas Drug Take Back Day.

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.