Today’s headlines from KASU News include Arkansas appealing a federal ruling partially blocking the state’s Ten Commandments law, a video of ICE officers interacting with a family at a state park raising questions, and the Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame inducting a new class of honorees. Also, a longtime college chancellor announces her retirement, a $4 million donation expands early childhood education programs, and Alice Walton makes another political contribution. Plus, UAMS expands a nurse anesthesiology program, August marks National Catfish Month, and A-State women’s soccer falls to Oklahoma State.
00:00 – Intro
00:30 – Arkansas appeals Ten Commandments ruling
Attorney General Tim Griffin challenges a federal ruling that blocks Act 573, requiring the Ten Commandments in public buildings.
00:57 – Video shows ICE agents in Arkansas park
A family encounter with ICE and U.S. Forest Service officers sparks questions about immigration enforcement.
01:52 – Former sheriff sentenced for lying to FBI
Former Hot Spring County Sheriff Scott Finkbeiner receives a prison sentence after pleading guilty to federal charges.
02:24 – Arkansas Women’s Hall of Fame
Civil rights attorney Bettina Brownstein and others are inducted; honorees include scientists, attorneys, and the All-American Red Heads basketball team.
03:50 – East Arkansas Community College chancellor to retire
Cathie Cline announces plans to step down in 2026 after nearly a decade as chancellor.
04:52 – $4M gift expands early childhood education
UA Little Rock receives a donation from the Trinity Foundation to strengthen pre-K education and research statewide.
05:55 – Alice Walton donates to Cuomo campaign
The Walmart heiress makes another contribution to Andrew Cuomo’s New York City mayoral bid.
06:28 – UAMS expands nurse anesthesiologist program
The Fayetteville campus receives $3M to expand CRNA training and rural access.
07:05 – August is National Catfish Month
An expert from UAPB shares fishing tips and highlights Arkansas catfish opportunities.
08:38 – A-State soccer falls to Oklahoma State
The Red Wolves nearly rally back but lose 3-2 on the road in Stillwater.
Editor’s Note: These show notes were generated with the assistance of an AI tool and reviewed by KASU staff for accuracy.
