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Here is where you can find news about Jonesboro, Craighead County, and Arkansas at large, as well as news for Missouri and Tennessee.

KASU Delta News Podcast: Eviction Concerns, 2024 Political Shifts, and Academic Advancements

These are the headlines in the KASU Delta News Podcast for Thursday, September 7, 2023:

  • Arkansas Evictions: Evictions surged during the pandemic; Arkansas Renters United calls for clearer 30-day eviction notices.
  • Congress Control & Court Rulings: Recent southern state court decisions could influence 2024 Congress control, potentially benefiting Democrats.
  • A-State College Appointment: Dr. Jennifer Bouldin named permanent dean of A-State's College of Sciences and Mathematics.
  • Cabot & Vet School Partnership: Cabot partners with Lyon College for on-the-job vet learning; new clinics planned for 2025.
  • Arkansas Weather Impact: Severe weather disrupts phone and power services in Blytheville and Little Rock; burn bans in place.
  • Arkansas Black Hall of Fame: Six new inductees announced, including renowned jazz musician James H. Leary.
  • Tennessee Senate Race: Rep. Gloria Johnson announces 2024 U.S. Senate run against Republican U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.
  • A-State Enrollment: A 6% rise in 2023 fall enrollment sets new university record.
  • Litter Cleanup Campaign: "Keep Arkansas Beautiful" emphasizes litter's negative impact; Governor Sanders supports the initiative.

We also mentioned this announcement:

  • The Great American Eclipse Public Town Hall with Dr. P. Clay Sherrod is tonight at 6:30 in the First National Bank Arena Hames Room in Jonesboro.
A Northeast Arkansas native from Wynne, I’ve been involved with radio for about 15 years. I got my Bachelor of Arts degree from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, where I also served as an award-winning News Director for 2 years at KSWH-LP.