Today's headlines from KASU News cover the approval of a new prison in Charleston, AR despite public opposition, a contentious debate over withholding state library funds, a lawsuit filed against a constitutional amendment affecting a Cherokee Nation casino, and updates from the University of Arkansas Systems Board on their next president.
We also discuss issues faced by Arkansas veterans, a donation for a gerontology scholarship at UALR, and challenges faced by ALICE families in Arkansas struggling with food insecurity. Additionally, stay tuned for insights on the projected continuation of Republican control in the U.S. House of Representatives.
00:30 Controversial Prison Plan in Charleston Arkansas
02:02 Controversial Motion to Defund Libraries
03:37 Legal Battle Over Casino License
04:05 Search for New University President
04:37 Business Changes in Jonesboro
05:45 Political Insights with Rep. French Hill
06:36 Honoring Our Veterans: Challenges and Progress
07:47 New Scholarship for Gerontology Students at UALR
08:08 Struggles of Arkansas ALICE Families