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KASU News: Arkansas Free School Breakfasts, Phone Bans, and Walmart's Meteorologist

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Today's headlines from KASU News for Friday, February 21, 2025, cover new laws in Arkansas providing free school breakfasts and restricting phone use among students. Governor Sanders signed these into law to improve student health and education. Walmart's in-house meteorologist helps manage checkout lines and logistics using advanced weather forecasting. A-State celebrates Black History Month, Arkansas announces a new Solicitor General, and funds become available for economically distressed communities. Also, a new documentary about Arkansas figures, and updates on local college basketball games.

00:30 New Laws in Arkansas Schools

02:25 Introduction to the Human Trafficking Hotline Bill

03:40 New Solicitor General of Arkansas

04:47 Walmart's Financial Outlook Amid Economic Uncertainty

05:18 Walmart's Weather Monitoring Efforts

06:06 Delta Regional Authority Funding Announcement

06:37 Upcoming Arkansas PBS Documentary

07:05 A-State's Living Legends Awards Ceremony

07:37 Sun Belt Conference Basketball Updates

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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.