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KASU News: Arkansas Education Bills, Digital Currency, and Local Sports Victories

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Today's headlines from KASU News for Friday, January 24, 2025, cover debates on Arkansas history education standards and digital currency legislation, a proposed constitutional amendment for recalling elected officials, and mental health screening programs in schools. In Poinsett County, the separation of the sheriff and tax collector roles is under legislative review. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appoints Jerry Halsey to the State Highway Commission. Also covered are the consolidation of traffic patterns near Jonesboro Public Schools, the death of a Pulaski County middle school teacher, and updates on college basketball, including A-State Red Wolves' victory over Appalachian State and their upcoming game against Texas State, as well as a preview of the Arkansas Razorbacks' match against Oklahoma.

00:30 Debate on History Teaching Standards

01:59 Concerns Over Digital Currency

03:39 Proposal for Recalling Elected Officials

04:13 Mental Health Screening in Schools

04:47 Separation of Tax Collectors and Sheriff's Office

06:15 Governor Sanders Appoints New Highway Commissioner

06:39 Jonesboro Traffic Ordinance for School Safety

07:09 Pulaski County Teacher's Tragic Death

07:41 A-State Red Wolves Basketball Highlights

08:15 Women's Sun Belt Conference Showdown

08:38 Men's SEC Basketball Matchup: Oklahoma vs. Arkansas

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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.