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91.9 KASU is a public radio station licensed to Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Operating as a member of National Public Radio (NPR) and affiliated with Public Radio International (PRI) and American Public Media (APM), KASU has served Northeast Arkansas and the Mid-South region since its inception. The station broadcasts a diverse format blending news, talk, and music programming, with a strong emphasis on local and national news coverage, cultural content, and eclectic music shows. KASU is known for its commitment to educational outreach, community engagement, and providing a platform for underrepresented voices. As a non-commercial, listener-supported station, it relies on public funding and donations to maintain its mission of informing, educating, and entertaining its audience.
KASU’s programming features a mix of nationally syndicated shows and locally produced content. Weekday lineups include NPR staples such as Morning Edition, All Things Considered, and Fresh Air, alongside BBC World Service and Marketplace. The station also offers specialty music programs highlighting genres like jazz, blues, folk, and Americana, often hosted by knowledgeable community volunteers. Weekend programming includes performances from Live from Here, Mountain Stage, and various cultural showcases. KASU emphasizes regional storytelling, agricultural reports, and educational segments tailored to the interests of its rural and university-centered audience.
Broadcasting from Jonesboro in Craighead County, Arkansas, 91.9 KASU transmits with an effective radiated power that covers a broad swath of Northeast Arkansas, including the Jonesboro metropolitan area, and extends into parts of southeastern Missouri, western Tennessee, and northeastern Mississippi. The station serves a diverse audience of over 500,000 potential listeners across the Mid-South, including students, educators, professionals, and retirees. KASU’s signal is particularly vital in rural communities where access to reliable news and cultural programming is limited, reinforcing its role as a key public service broadcaster in the region.
