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KASU News: USDA freezes spark anxiety among Arkansas farmers

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Today's headlines from KASU News for Monday, March 10, 2025, include Arkansas legislators debating funding for a new state prison, concerns over Medicaid cuts, impacts of recent tariffs by the Trump administration on local businesses, and the Sun Belt Conference Championship finals featuring A-State basketball teams. Farmers express anxiety over USDA funding freezes, while a new Netflix documentary examines the devastating 2011 Joplin Tornado.

00:00 Intro
00:29 Arkansas Prison Funding Legislation Faces Challenges
01:35 Medicaid Funding Cuts Spark Concern
02:22 Local Businesses Navigate Trump's Tariffs
03:15 Federal Firings Affect Arkansas National Parks
04:07 Arkansas Farmers Anxious Over USDA Program Freezes
05:49 Netflix Documentary Explores 2011 Joplin Tornado
06:17 Arkansas Heritage Grant Applications Open
06:43 A-State Basketball Teams Compete in SBC Finals
07:23 Arkansas Razorbacks Win Thrilling SEC Matchup
08:05 Grizzlies Triumph Over Pelicans in NBA Action

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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.