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U.S. Representative Rick Crawford (R-AR) will host one of only four hearings to be held on the new Farm Bill. He discusses that hearing, and he also acknowledges some First District students who have been accepted to military academies, in this month's visit with KASU. Click "Listen" to hear the entire interview.  

KASU continues its Highway 49 series by talking about how the busy highway is affecting the city of Paragould.  Johnathan Reaves spoke with Paragould Mayor Mike Gaskill and files this report.

U.S. Senator Mark Pryor (D-AR) discussed the health care law in the Supreme Court, gas prices, the Farm Bill and more, in his monthly talk with KASU. Click the "Listen" link to hear the entire interview.

Highway 49 sees thousands of vehicles daily between Jonesboro and Paragould.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves examines what the cities are doing to manage the traffic as the Highway 49 series continues. 

KASU continues the Highway 49 series by looking at the number of jobs the NEA Baptist Hospital will bring to Jonesboro.  Johnathan Reaves files this report. 

KASU's Highway 49 series continues with a look at the new Craighead County Fairgrounds.  Johnathan Reaves speaks with President of the Fair Board Eddie Burris and files this report. 

KASU continues the Highway 49 series by going to the Brookland School District and seeing how the schools are being impacted by the growth.  Johnathan Reaves files this report.

The city of Brookland is experiencing growth as a result of Highway 49.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves files this report as the Highway 49 series continues. 

In his monthly visit with KASU, U-S Senator John Boozman discussed legislation that would allow conceal-carry permits to be recognized across state lines. He also promoted opening trade with African nations, discussed budget issues and gas prices, and gave his view of the many tense situations in the Middle East. Hear the complete interview here....

KASU continues its Highway 49 series by focusing on the residential aspect of Highway 49.  Johnathan Reaves files this report.