Brandon Tabor

Last week, Little Rock Public Radio hosted NPR political correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben as part of a live taping of the weekly program the Arkansas Newswrap.

Today's headlines from KASU News for Monday, January 6th, 2025, cover severe weather in Arkansas with snow in the north and tornadoes in the south. We discuss the struggles of many Arkansas families who earn too much for aid but not enough to survive. Also, we recap all the college and professional basketball action from the weekend, including noteworthy performances from A-State Red Wolves and Tennessee Volunteers. Additionally, the Newport City Council's agenda includes proposals for alcohol sales and vehicle purchases. In Little Rock, Zoo Director Susan Alturi is named Acting City Manager. In Tennessee, low wage workers face economic challenges as minimum wage remains unchanged.

Screenshot of the tornado near Avery, caught on camera by firefighter Blake Morgan, submitted to the National Weather Service office in Little Rock.

KASU News for January 7, 2025: Arkansas snowfall, blocked firings, Miss America's Teen win, Jonesboro budget, maternal health funding, and sports updates.

Arkansas braces for snow and sleet; Jonesboro offers warming centers and free JET bus rides to help residents stay safe and warm during the winter storm.

A-State moves student move-in day to Thursday ahead of a winter storm bringing up to 6 inches of snow. Warming shelters open in Jonesboro.

Today's headlines from KASU News for Wednesday, January 8th, 2025, discuss a developing winter storm affecting Arkansas, Texas, and Oklahoma. Updates include school closures and event postponements in preparation for the storm. Jonesboro's $84 million budget passed with minimal opposition, focusing on public safety and employee pay raises. The Arkansas legislative session will address maternal health and a new prison proposal. Senate Bill 17 aims to criminalize the sale of cremated body parts, following a controversial case. Senator Kim Hammer announces his campaign for Secretary of State. Walmart and BranchMessenger face a lawsuit over driver payment practices. The latest skincare trend, beef tallow, is examined along with its environmental impact. In sports, A-State's men's basketball team prepares to face the South Alabama Jaguars.

KASU | By Brandon Tabor Published January 9, 2025 at 7:38 AM CST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

Today's headlines from KASU News for Thursday, January 9th, 2025, cover the impact of a winter storm moving through Arkansas, including snow forecasts and state closures. The Salvation Army in Jonesboro requests donations for those in need. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declares President Jimmy Carter Day in honor of his passing. The Arkansas legislative session will address various funding issues, and in sports, Ole Miss upsets the Razorbacks in men's basketball.

Hear this week's episode of the Arkansas Newswrap, presented by Little Rock Public Radio, KUAF Fayetteville and KASU Jonesboro.