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Afternoon Newscast for Friday, October 31, 2025

Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, October 31, 2025.

- Gov. Sarah Sanders directs funds to Arkansas food banks as SNAP programs prepare to pause.

- Little Rock launches LR CARES campaign to help residents facing food insecurity.

- Judge orders state to hold earlier special election for District 70 House seat.

- Arkansas Supreme Court declares two elections-related laws concerning county-level ballot measures unconstitutional.

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.