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🎧 June 18 β€” Arkansas Daily Briefing

Good morning, Arkansas! From missing persons to political shakeups, school choice funding, and Razorback baseball in Omaha.

Hosted by Andy McNeillΒ· 6 min Β· Jun 18, 2025

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Good morning, Arkansas! From missing persons to political shakeups, school choice funding, and Razorback baseball in Omaha. Let’s get into it ⬇️ πŸ” MISSING IN ARKANSAS Arkansas ranks 8th in the nation for open missing persons cases β€” and over 100 children are still missing statewide. We break down the numbers, new alert systems, and how the state is modernizing the way cases are handled. πŸ—³οΈ SENATE DISTRICT 15 HEATS UP A third Democrat has jumped into the race to replace Sen. Fred Love. Educator Dr. Charity Smith-Allen joins what’s becoming one of the most competitive primaries in Arkansas. πŸ’Έ VOUCHER FUNDING SOARS Lawmakers just approved another $90 million for the Educational Freedom Account program. Over 44,000 families have applied for the upcoming school year. We explain what it means, who’s applying, and how the money works. ⚾ HOGS STAY HOT IN OMAHA Arkansas takes down UCLA in a must-win game at the College World Series. Aloy homers, Root dominates on the mound, and now it’s on to a rematch with LSU tonight. πŸŽ™οΈ Subscribe to stay updated on the top stories shaping Arkansas β€” politics, policy, people, and the things you care about.

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