Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, November 7, 2025.
- The Democratic Party of Arkansas has filed a motion saying the lack of action by Governor Sanders and the secretary of state on the special election in House District 70 could amount to contempt of court
- Officials with DHS say they are delaying some furloughs due to rapidly shifting guidance on the SNAP program from the federal government
- The Little Rock School District is urging residents to donate food and non-perishable items during the ongoing government shutdown
- Mount Ida Mayor Van Morgan has been arrested following an investigation after being overpaid by more than $94,000 dollars within 17 months
- The American Lung Association's State of Lung Cancer report shows Arkansas is 47th in the Nation for new cases per 100,000 population
- Governor Sanders announced the 'Arkansas Plate Initiative' to bring more Arkansas-grown meals to public schools
- Former state lawmaker Charlene Fite says she plans to run for the House District 24 seat once again
- The National Cold War Center in Arkansas is adding former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to its organization as a special advisor
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