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A large winter storm is poised to slam into Missouri, with the southern edge swiping through northern Arkansas.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves provides this update on the weather and when the rain will fall.

Patients of diabetes, cancer, and cardiopulmonary conditions can improve their quality of life.  In this edition of Making a Difference, KASU's Johnathan Reaves tells about Wellness Works, a 12 week program that combines exercise and education to help patients take control of their lives.

The Arkansas State University Concert Choir and Wind Ensemble will present the biennial Chancellor's Concert in the Fowler Center this Thursday night, February 21, at 7:30 p.m.  In this Spotlight On The Arts feature, KASU's Marty Scarbrough spoke with Dr. Dale Miller and Dr. Timothy Oliver of the ASU Music Department about this unique collaboration between these two ensembles.

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR) grilled the Postmaster General about cutting Saturday delivery in a hearing this week. He talks about that and other issues facing the new Congress in monthly visit with KASU. Click on the "Listen" link to hear the entire interview, which begins with the Senators thoughts on the President's State of the Union address...

Every year, the Arkansas Rice Depot delivers over nine million pounds of food to pantries, schools, and soup kitchens across Arkansas, all at no charge.  In this Making a Difference feature, KASU's Johnathan Reaves explains the organization delivers much more than just rice to the hungry in Arkansas. 

Members of the ASU Concert Choir are offering singing valentines as a way to raise money for their travels.  Members of the choir visited KASU to sing examples of the valentines.  Valentines may be ordered by calling Dr. Dale Miller at 870-972-3841.

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) discussed the upcoming State of the Union address and some of the issues facing the new Congress in his monthly visit with KASU. Click of the "Listen" link for the entire interview.

KASU's Bluesday Tuesday features the Vikki McGee Band.  KASU's Mike Doyle feature McGee in this Spotlight on the Arts Feature.

Arkansas State University presents Tori Murden McClure at the Honors Lecture of the Year.  McClure is president of Spalding University in Louisville, Kentucky.  She is author of "A Pearl in the Storm: How I Found My Heart in the Middle of the Ocean".  McClure is best known as the first woman and first American to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean.

The Fowler Center will present the Allan Harris Band in concert this Friday, February 15, at 7:30 p.m.  Harris is a jazz vocalist, guitarist and songwriter who Tony Bennett called "my favorite singer."  KASU's Marty Scarbrough spoke with Harris about his music in this Spotlight On The Arts feature.