Today’s headlines from KASU News for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, include:Governor Sarah Sanders plans another trade mission to Europe, Arkansas begins construction on a new state crime lab, a federal court dismisses a redistricting lawsuit, and eastern collared lizards are reintroduced in western Arkansas. Plus, Brookland names a new superintendent, and Little Rock works to save a public housing complex from foreclosure.
00:00 – Intro
00:30 – Sanders announces European trade mission
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will visit France and Switzerland for another trade mission, attending the Paris Air Show and honoring D-Day veterans.
01:00 – Arkansas breaks ground on new state crime lab
A 190,000 sq. ft. crime lab is being built in North Little Rock, addressing space limitations and accreditation risks. Officials cite the need for modernization.
02:04 – Redistricting lawsuit dismissed in federal court
A case claiming Arkansas’s congressional map dilutes Black voting power is dismissed with prejudice. Judges found no evidence of racial motivation.
03:01 – Senate may propose changes to SNAP funding
Sen. John Boozman notes concerns about House proposals requiring states to pay a share of SNAP. Over 239,000 Arkansans rely on the program.
03:51 – Little Rock housing board outlines new rules
City leaders approve new conditions for housing authority funding, amid efforts to save Madison Heights from foreclosure. Two of three measures passed.
06:10 – Brookland hires new superintendent
George Kennedy will officially become superintendent July 1. He previously served in the role on an interim basis in 2022.
06:34 – Arkansas launches outdoor education pilot
A new pilot program aims to prepare students for careers in the growing outdoor economy. Only 30 districts will be selected for the first year.
07:53 – University of Memphis raises tuition
The board approves a nearly 5% tuition hike, adding $264 to full-time student bills due to increased operational costs.
08:11 – A-State alum earns Fulbright fellowship
Savannah Sandage will study archaeology in Jerusalem as a 2025–26 Fulbright US Student Fellow.
08:32 – Lizard species reintroduced in Arkansas
Twelve eastern collared lizards were released in west central Arkansas to restore their declining population through conservation efforts.
09:11 – MLB: Blue Jays edge Cardinals 5–4
Toronto’s Alejandro Kirk homered and recorded four hits in a narrow win over St. Louis.
