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KASU News: Arkansas Supreme Court Decision, Local Elections, and Sports Updates

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Today's headlines from KASU News for Tuesday, October 22, 2024, include the Arkansas Supreme Court ruling that votes on medical marijuana expansion will not count in this election, with insights on the role of special justices appointed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Early voting has begun across Arkansas, with key Justice of the Peace seats being contested in Craighead County along with potential leadership changes in various cities. Additional stories cover Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin joining a national effort to stop illegal robocalls, a former children's ministry worker charged with kidnapping and sexual assault, and a contract extension for former Razorback and current Golden State Warriors player Moses Moody.

00:30 Arkansas Supreme Court Blocks Medical Marijuana Amendment

02:11 Early Voting and Local Ballots Overview

04:12 County Ballot Petitions and Legal Discrepancies

05:48 Attorney General Tim Griffin Takes Action Against Robocalls

06:32 Serious Allegations in Central Arkansas

07:03 Young Dolph Murder Case Update

07:23 Sports Update: Moses Moody's Contract Extension

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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.