Today's headlines from KASU News for Wednesday, March 5, 2025, include Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver pushing for tougher crime measures in his State of the City address, Arkansas lawmakers advancing a nitrogen gas execution bill, and Governor Sarah Sanders proposing tax cuts and food donation protections. Also, Jonesboro sets a groundbreaking date for its long-awaited Sportsplex, and Arkansans can now access digital driver's licenses.
00:00 - Intro
00:30 - Jonesboro Mayor Touts Public Safety, Infrastructure in State of the City
03:31 - Jonesboro's Sportsplex Groundbreaking Announcement
05:02 - Governor Sanders’ New Legislation on Taxes and Food Regulations
05:43 - Arkansas Prison Funding Controversy
06:14 - Nitrogen Gas Execution Bill Debate
07:37 - Arkansas House Judiciary Committee Advances Human Trafficking Bills
08:14 - Introducing Arkansas Mobile ID
08:47 - New State Symbol: The Mallard Duck