This episode of KASU News, dated Thursday, March 28, 2024, features several key headlines from Arkansas, including the nearing completion of a legislative audit into Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders's controversial purchase of a $19,000 lectern. The audit, requested due to the lectern not being used publicly, is expected to be finalized early next month.
In legislative matters, Arkansas lawmakers are considering new regulations for cryptocurrency mines and data centers following concerns over noise and energy consumption, as well as foreign ownership. Additionally, Arkansas is conducting early voting for legislative and local runoff elections across the state.
There was also a report of a gunshot incident in the parking lot of the Central Arkansas Library System's Children's Library and Learning Center, with at least one adult injured. The episode concludes with announcements about the 29th Annual Delta Symposium and a news segment regarding a Tennessee judge jailed for testing positive for cocaine. Sports news includes a highlight of the Los Angeles Lakers' victory over the Memphis Grizzlies.
On this Episode:
00:30 Investigation into Governor Sanders's Lectern Purchase
01:10 Exploring Cryptocurrency Mining Regulations in Arkansas
02:57 Arkansas's Runoff Elections: A Detailed Overview
03:50 A Disturbing Incident at an Arkansas Library
04:16 Delta Symposium: Discussing Climate at A-State
05:10 Tennessee Judge's Legal Troubles: Cocaine and Coercion Charges
05:53 Highlights from the Lakers vs. Grizzlies Game
