Today's headlines from KASU News for Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, discuss a developing winter storm affecting Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. Updates include school closures and event postponements in preparation for the storm. Jonesboro's $84 million budget passed with minimal opposition, focusing on public safety and employee pay raises. The Arkansas legislative session will address maternal health and a new prison proposal. Senate Bill 17 aims to criminalize the sale of cremated body parts, following a controversial case. Senator Kim Hammer announces his campaign for Secretary of State. Walmart and BranchMessenger face a lawsuit over driver payment practices. The latest skincare trend, beef tallow, is examined along with its environmental impact. In sports, A-State's men's basketball team prepares to face the South Alabama Jaguars.
00:30 Winter Storm Alert: Impact on Southern Plains
01:24 Winter Weather Preparations at A-State
01:48 City Council Approves Budget Plan
02:25 Arkansas Legislative Session: Key Issues and Debates
03:56 New Legislation: Lux's Law
04:35 Senator Kim Hammer's Campaign Announcement
05:42 CFPB Sues Walmart and BranchMessenger
06:35 Controversial Skincare Trend: Beef Tallow
07:58 A-State Basketball Update
08:10 Arkansas College Basketball Highlights
08:45 SEMO Men's Basketball Update
