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KASU News: Jonesboro Entertainment District, Arkansas Dental School, and Teacher of the Year Finalists

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Today's headlines from KASU News for Tuesday, August 6, 2024, include the Jonesboro City Council's final discussion on establishing an entertainment district, the upcoming availability of dental school in Arkansas, and the announcement of Arkansas Teacher of the Year semifinalists. Other stories cover Craighead County's proposed jail tax, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appearance on the presidential ballot in Arkansas, a closely watched Missouri congressional primary, the Supreme Court's response to Missouri's push in Trump's hush money case, the appointment of Arkansas's new National Guard leader, and insights from the Kids Count Data Book. Additional updates include a partnership for an ACT practice test by the Craighead County-Jonesboro Public Library and the Beacon Tutoring Company.

00:30 City Council Meetings Overview

01:22 Sheriff Marty Boyd Discusses Jail Tax Proposal

02:08 Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Arkansas Ballot

02:33 Missouri Democratic Congressional Primary

03:22 Supreme Court Decision on Trump's Gag Order

04:02 January 6th Rioter's Trial Update

05:12 New Leadership in Arkansas National Guard

05:41 Missouri Kids Count Data: A Closer Look at Child Well-Being

06:54 Groundbreaking of Arkansas's First Dental School

08:11 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Semi-Finalists

08:33 ACT Practice Test at Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library

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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.