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KASU News: Arkansas Ballot Draws, State ID Changes, and Bluegrass Monday
Today's headlines from KASU News for Monday, August 26, 2024, cover recent ballot draws in Arkansas counties determining candidate order for the upcoming elections, legislative updates on state ID and voter registration rules, and a performance at KASU's Bluegrass Monday. Other stories include the Arkansas Supreme Court ruling on an abortion rights measure, a shooting incident at a county official's home, a former governor's commentary on national politics, a significant legal case involving Memphis police officers, Trex Company's new production plans in Little Rock, and the expansion of the Little Rock Animal Village.
Arvest Bank and FHLB Dallas Award $225,000 to Immerse Arkansas to build temporary housing for local at-risk teens, young adults
Arvest Bank and FHLB Dallas Award $225,000 to Immerse Arkansas to build temporary housing for local at-risk teens, young adults. By Arkansas Black Vitality Staff – Aug. 8, 2024 –The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) recently awarded Immerse Arkansas a $225,000 grant to build a homeless shelter for young adults in Little Rock.
Arkansas legends move into mornings on ESPN Arkansas starting Monday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Monday will mark more than the start of a new Arkansas football season. It’s also a turning of the page on ESPN Arkansas as the daytime lineup will be a little different. Two of the state’s most celebrated voices, Chuck Barrett and Bo Mattingly, are...
Hogs looking forward to Little Rock game, future uncertain
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas and UAPB will open the 2024 season on Thursday night in Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium. Much has been said and written in recent years about the Razorbacks playing in Little Rock. Sam Pittman talked about Thursday’s game on Monday. “We’re excited to go...
Texarkana Physician Sentenced to More Than 7 Years in Federal Prison for Prescribing Controlled Substances Without a Legitimate Medical Purpose
A Texarkana Physician was sentenced today to 87 months in prison followed by three years of supervised on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule II Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription and 12 months in prison followed by one year of supervised release on two counts of Distribution of a Schedule V Controlled Substance Without an Effective Prescription, all to run concurrently. The Honorable Chief Judge Susan O. Hickey presided over the sentencing hearing in the United States District Court in Texarkana.
Van Buren to serve as Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on August 27th
Van Buren, Arkansas – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced that Van Buren, a city rich in history and culture, will be Arkansas’ Capital for a Day on August 27th, 2024. This honor is part of Governor Sanders’ “Capital for a Day” program, which aims to spotlight cities across the state and bring senior state government officials into local communities.
Victim in Regional Park shooting identified
The man killed in a Sunday morning shooting in the waterfront area of Regional Park has been identified. Jefferson County Coroner Chad Kelley said the man was identified as Keyyontae Vignaude, 25. He was pronounced dead at the scene at 3:13 a.m., Kelley said. Vignaude's body was lying in a...
Sid Eudy, Wrestling World Champion from West Memphis, Has Passed Away
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — A professional wrestling legend from Northeast Arkansas has passed away, according to a social media post by his son. Sid Eudy, 63, passed away, a post from his son, Gunnar, said on Monday, August 26. He had battled cancer for several years according to the post.
Man charged in Arkansas grocery store shooting sued by woman who was injured in the attack
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The suspect accused of killing four people in a mass shooting at an Arkansas grocery store has been sued by one of the women injured in the attack. The lawsuit filed last week in state court is the first against Travis Eugene Posey, who was charged with four counts of capital murder and 11 counts of attempted capital murder in the June 21 shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas. Posey has pleaded not guilty to the charges in the shooting and is being held without bond.
Exciting Events Await at the Bradley County Fair on September 7
WARREN, Ark. – Get ready for a day packed with fun and excitement at the Bradley County Fair on Saturday, September 7th, 2024! The fairgrounds will come alive with a variety of activities perfect for the whole family. The day kicks off with a Petting Zoo from 9:00 AM...
Patrick Kutas status for UAPB game and other Arkansas injury updates
Arkansas football will likely be without starting left guard Patrick Kutas for Thursday's season-opener against UAPB in Little Rock. Despite being listed as starter with an "OR" on the official Week 1 depth chart earlier on Monday, head coach Sam Pittman confirmed Kutas still remains out while dealing with a back injury.
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