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KASU News: Jonesboro Mayor pushes crime crackdown in State of the City

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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

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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.