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U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR) discussed the tension on the Korean peninsula, the gun control and immigration bills in the Senate, and the recent oil spill in Central Arkansas in his monthly visit with KASU's Mark Smith. Click on the "Listen" link to hear the whole interview.

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) discussed new tensions on the Korean peninsula, the U.N. Arms Treaty, gun control, and the Arkansas oil spill, in his monthly interview on KASU. Click on the "Listen" link for the entire interview.

The Jonesboro Civitan Club held an Easter Egg Hunt last week for the residents at the Jonesboro Human Development Center.  Learn more about the Civitan Club during this edition of Making a Difference.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves files this report.

A local filmmaker will have his work shown Friday night during the Ozark Foothills Film Festival in Batesville.  KASU's Mike Doyle interviews Bob Hager about his film Black Marks on White Paper. 

More than half of Arkansans do not have Internet in their home, due to affordability and inaccessibility.  On this edition of Making a Difference, learn how Connect Arkansas is connecting more people to the Internet.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves files this report.

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) discussed the budget proposals before Congress, his view of the need for spending cuts and changes to health care, and more in his monthly visit with Mark Smith on KASU. Click on the "Listen" link for the entire interview.

Special Olympics Arkansas has its annual games at Arkansas State University coming up April 19th.  In this edition of Making a Difference, learn about the Special Olympics, and how the organization makes a positive impact in the lives of the athletes who participate.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves files this report.

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR) discussed budget issues, the impact of sequestration, and more in his monthly visit with KASU. Click on the "Listen" link to hear the entire interview.

Almost 19 percent of Arkansas families live below the poverty line and can't afford enough food to eat.  On this edition of Making a Difference, KASU's Johnathan Reaves explores the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and tells about how they are working with food banks and food pantries to make a positive impact in the region.

U.S. Representative Rick Crawford, who represents Arkansas' First Congressional District, discussed the opposing budget bills, the impact of sequestration, and progress on the Farm Bill, in his monthly visit with KASU. Click on the "Listen" link to hear the entire interview...