Here's the latest local and regional news from the KUAR Newsroom for Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023.
On today's agenda:
-Arkansas Education Secretary Jacob Oliva defends the state's move to no longer recognize AP African American Studies as a credit for graduation
-Little Rock city officials begin a series of public discussions on a proposed sales tax increase
-A new study shows child deaths are up in Arkansas
-Pulaski County officials hear public comment on a proposed "community village" for residents experiencing chronic homelessness
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