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