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KASU News: Arkansas storm cleanup continues as more severe weather looms

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Arkansas continues recovery efforts after a damaging round of tornadoes, with forecasters warning of more severe weather. Four school districts in Craighead County shut down, and multiple storm-related injuries have been reported. Lawmakers debate a bill requiring the 10 Commandments to be displayed in every public school classroom. Meanwhile, a bill imposing harsher penalties on undocumented immigrants advances in the legislature. The Arkansas Senate again rejects funding for a proposed new prison in Charleston. And a southwest Arkansas county judge announces her campaign for Secretary of State.

00:00 Intro
00:30 Storm damage prompts school closures and disaster response
02:17 Bill mandates display of 10 Commandments in schools
04:25 Proposed bill seeks harsher penalties for undocumented immigrants
05:27 Arkansas Senate rejects prison funding again
05:50 Miller County judge enters Secretary of State race

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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.