News

Work is expected to start soon on clearing the Cache River.  Since the 1940's, silt, logs, and other forms of debris have clogged the Cache River in Jackson County near Grubbs.  The result includes four log jams, two of which are each at least a mile wide each.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves explains the problem and how it is being addressed in this report. 

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) commented on the NSA controversy, the Syrian conflict, and the Farm Bill, among other topics in this month's talk with KASU's Mark Smith. Click on the "Listen" link to hear the entire interview.

Arkansas State University continues to explore public and private partnerships in relation to placing an osteopathic medical school in Jonesboro.  To provide a perspective of what an osteopathic medical school would mean to Jonesboro and the region, KASU's Johnathan Reaves talks with Radiation Oncologist Dr. John Lynch and medical student Josh Potter. 

This week, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Jonesboro has had help in the construction of three homes in North Jonesboro.  92 people from the Grace United Methodist Church in Naperville, Illinois have been in Jonesboro this week, participating in a mission trip called Side By Side.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves files this report.

From the 1930s to the 1970s, the Rhodes family has played key roles in the music scene. With roots in rural Arkansas, members of this musical family are still performing. They'll be profiled in a special program tonight at 6:00 p.m. on KASU. Here's a brief preview of the special...

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR) discussed NSA data gathering and privacy concerns, along with immigration reform, progress on the Farm Bill and more, in this month's visit with KASU's Mark Smith. Click on the "Listen" link for the entire interview.

The Arkansas Natural Resources Conservation Service is holding area public meetings about the 2014 State Water Plan.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves explains what the water plan is and why it is needed.

Meetings will be held in the KASU listening area at the following times:

Arkansas State University is making sure the entire Jonesboro campus is a Wi-Fi hot spot as freshmen are required to bring iPads to class in the fall.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves gives an update on what ASU is doing to get ready for the fall; he also tells why iPads are being required for class.

Those who can't afford an iPad can rent one from ASU.  Deadline to apply for rentals is June 15th.  More information is available by clicking on this link.

Arkansas State University is exploring public-private partnerships to establish an osteopathic medical school that would help expand primary health care availability throughout the mid-South, Chancellor Tim Hudson announced today.

ASU System President Charles Welch authorized Hudson to work with local leaders and representatives of existing osteopathic medical schools on a feasibility study for the project.

The Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion Commission are moving forward with a plan that could eventually place a convention center and a hotel in Jonesboro.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves was at yesterday's meeting and files this report.