Today's headlines from KASU News for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, cover Arkansas lawmakers' concerns about the largest contract ask in state history involving WellPath LLC, and a potential shortage of public defenders if new funding isn't allocated. Additional stories include former Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson's appearance at the Democratic National Convention, updates on a tax break for Entergy, and the City of Jonesboro's council meetings outcomes. Other notable news features investigations into a former Jonesboro police officer and Johnson County Chief Deputy, and Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman's challenging season ahead.
00:30 Arkansas Legislative Committee Questions Corrections Contract Costs
02:09 Arkansas Public Defender Funding Crisis
02:41 Arkansas Lawmakers' New Initiatives for Phone-Free Schools
03:09 Entergy Settlement Could Cut $20M Tax Bill to $7.9M in Arkansas
03:55 City Council Meeting Highlights
04:49 Public Information Meetings Scheduled
05:52 Jonesboro Officer's Personnel Files Reveal Pattern of Excessive Force Complaints
06:47 Chief Deputy Jacob Shook's Controversy
07:12 Former Arkansas Governors at the DNC
08:08 Arkansas Razorbacks Football Update
