Today's headlines from KASU News include an Arkansas lawmaker discussing why a state agency did not receive funding during the fiscal session, and a vigil held for Brock Austin Tyner, a Jonesboro inmate who died. The vigil brought out community members including Tyner's grandmother, who remembered him fondly, amidst concerns about police handling of individuals in crisis.
Additionally, former Governor Asa Hutchinson reflected on Daisy Bates representing Arkansas at the U.S. Capitol, emphasizing her significance. Other news covered includes the passing of a $51 billion budget in Missouri focusing on education and infrastructure, initiatives to improve maternal health care in Arkansas, the use of opioid settlement funds by local governments, and schools adopting AI for gun detection.
00:30 Vigil Held for Inmate Brock Tyner
02:47 Arkansas Legislature's Budget Challenges
03:38 Missouri's Budget Boost for Education and Infrastructure
04:54 Arkansas's Efforts to Improve Maternal Health Care
05:45 Addressing the Opioid Crisis with Settlement Funds
06:09 Advancements in School Safety: The Rise of AI and Video Surveillance
06:44 Former Gov. Huchinson on the Unveiling of the Daisy Bates Statue
