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KASU News: Abortion Law Amendments, Child Care Changes, Economic Trends, and More

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Today's headlines from KASU News cover a range of topics: A pro-choice group is suing the Arkansas Secretary of State over discarded signatures for an abortion law amendment.

The Arkansas Department of Education has updated the state's Child Care Subsidy Program, easing requirements. Arkansas' economic trends were discussed, highlighting labor shortages and regional disparities.

A standoff in Brookland led to lockdowns in the school district. Jonesboro City Council continues deliberation on an entertainment district.

Additionally, Jonesboro passed a new ordinance regulating city trails, and the University of Arkansas System President announced his retirement. Lastly, Jonesboro will be the first to host a Smalls Sliders restaurant in Arkansas.

00:29 Abortion Law Amendment Controversy

01:47 Changes to Arkansas Child Care Subsidy Program

02:47 Economic Trends in Arkansas

04:21 Standoff in Brooklyn Leads to Arrest and School Lockdown

05:40 City Council Debates Downtown Entertainment District

07:30 City Trails Ordinance Overview

08:38 University of Arkansas System President Retirement Announcement

09:02 New Restaurant Opening in Jonesboro

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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.