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Last week the Arkansas Educational Television Commission voted to disaffiliate from PBS, effective July 1 2026, rebrand as Arkansas TV and shift focus to more local and alternative national programming.
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President Donald Trump says he is ordering a blockade of all "sanctioned oil tankers" into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro. -
The 32-year-old son of famed director Rob Reiner is being held without bail. Los Angeles authorities say the charges against him carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. -
FIFA said it would sell $60 tickets to the World Cup, including for the final — but only for supporters of qualified teams. And the actual number of available tickets is limited. -
Millions of immigrants in the U.S. who have applied for asylum are now in legal limbo after President Trump paused decisions on all asylum cases. Even some Republican lawmakers now are pushing back.
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Beyond the Ozarks
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Courtesy/Little Rock Public RadioArkansas legislators plan to revisit child abuse investigation protocols after a family testified they were wrongly suspected. The move follows public scrutiny of earlier cases and questions about mandatory reporter standards. -
Source, March of DimesArkansas earns an F from the March of Dimes, with infant mortality high and Black mothers facing disproportionate risks. Advocates call for doula coverage, home visits and stronger community support.
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Local Music News from KUAF
- Talkin’ Tunes with Sophia, Kyle and Wai-Kay 12/16/2025
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- Angela Autumn returns for festive Gar Holeidays showcase at George’s
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- NWACC music drive fuels growth, sparks funding push, December concerts