5. Media Quiz 3

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1. Texas Bans 'The Bluest Eye' by Toni Morrison The lone star state is no stranger to banning books, with 625 books currently on the ban list according to PEN America which is a non-profit freedom of advocacy group. PEN keeps track of all challenges and bans across the U.S. The only state with more banned books is Florida. The Bluest Eye is a story set in small town USA that tackles topics of racism, white supremacy and sexual abuse. [KTAL]



2. Palestinian Death Toll surpasses 10,000 The Associated Press keeps us up to date with live updates on the Israel-Hamas War. The Palestinian Death toll staggers above the Israel death toll with is at 1,400. Israeli troops are expected to enter Gaza City, either Monday Oct. 6 or Tuesday Oct. 7. For latest news on the developments visit [AP]

3. Annual Art in the Park Celebration takes place in Shreveport 50 local artist showcased their talents, ranging from musical acts and visual artists. The event also hosts hands-on activities and paint lessons for children. This event takes place annually the first week in November. Contact Parish of Caddo for more information. [KTAL]

4. Little Rock Church holds an Active Shooter training This is not the typical type of lesson you would find on a typical Sunday but Gaines Street Baptist church trains the congregation on what to do in an active shooter situation. Churches have been targets for mass shootings in the past and it's important to be prepared. Members of the church hope they will never have to worry about their safety but are glad to have a plan. [KARK]

5. Trump Testifies Under Oath in New York Civil Fraud Trial A $250 million lawsuit alleges that Trump and co-defendents committed repeated fraud in inflating assets on financial statements to get better loans and insurance policies. This is not a criminal case but it does challenge Trumps business endeavors in the state of New York. Trump will testify Monday Oct. 6 and the will influence his future campaign plans and criminal trials he will soon face. [CNN]

6. Arkansas Cornbread Festival takes place in Little Rock The Arkansas Cornbread Festival makes a big comeback after a 3 year hiatus. Amber Jones who is the festival co-chair says it was a great turn out and well worth the effort. Attendees sampled a variety of cornbread recipes, as well as other foods. Proceeds from the Cornbread Festival benefit the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance. [FOX16]

7. Some College Football Stadiums Sell Alcoholic Drinks According to The Associated Press 55 of 69 of conference schools now sell alcohol in the stadiums on game days. That's 80% of schools selling "booze", selling beer and wine inside college football stadiums is now widely accepted because it brings in more revenue and more fans. [AP]

8. SAU Issues Statement on Berry's Departure President Dr. Trey Berry has accepted the chancellor position at Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Ar. Dr. Berry has been the president of SAU since 2015 and will be greatly missed by faculty and students here at SAU. The notice of his resignation was sent out on Thursday Nov. 2nd. [MagnoliaBanner]



9. Avian Influenza found on Farm in Arkansas According to an investigation by the Arkansas Department of Agriculture's Livestock and Poultry Division and the USDA, a poultry farm in Madison County had tested positive for H5N1 avian influenza. Currently their is no public health concern as avain inluenza does not affect poultry meat of egg products. The Departments are working to contain the situation by quarantining nearby poultry flocks. [NPR]

10. A ‘Ghost River’ Is Unearthed in Baltimore Artist Bruce Willen creates a public art project that traces the path of a long forgotten waterway in Baltimore, Maryland. The project is meant to confront enviromental concerns such as the neglected infrastructure and natural tributaries underneath the streets in Baltimore. Many of the streams and rivers were turned into tunnels during the urbanization of Baltimore but they have since been neglected espeically in low-income areas around the city, cause slow sewage drainage and backups in many basements. This project is said to cost around $150,000 which was raised from grants from local non profits, environmental groups and the Maryland State Arts Council. [Bloomberg]


11. Women's College Basketball Season Begins Monday Nov. 6 Sports analysts from ESPN Charlie Creme, Alexa Philippou and Michael Voepel hope to predict what to expect this season. Some predictions that are explored in this article include, which storyline will shape this season, who will be Cameron Brink (Stanford) biggest competition, which teams will make the Final Four and also one bold prediction. Read the article to see their predictions. [ESPN]

12. Woman Accused of Killing Family with Poisonous Mushrooms An Australian woman Erin Patterson is charged with murdering her ex-husband's parents and aunt, and attempting to poison a fourth guest. The lunch took place on July 29 2023 and they next day all four guests were hospitalized, only one survived. Patterson also charged with three counts of attempted murder after trying to poison her ex husband on three separate occasions. The type of mushroom thought be used in these poisonings are called wild Amanita phalloides, also known as death cap mushrooms. [USNews]

13. Band Night at Magnolia High School This event commemorates the end of a successful marching season by the Magnolia Panther Band. This will take place at 6:30 pm Monday November 6 at Panther Stadium. The community is invited to attend as all band members will be honored for their contributions. [MagnoliaBanner]

14. Tribute Special for Matthew Perry to air on VH1 To honor the life and legacy of Matthew Perry who passed away on Oct. 28th at the age 54. Matthew Perry was an actor most notably known for his character 'Chandler Bing' on Friends. The tribute will include interviews from his co-stars on Friends, insider look into his life and more about his career. The tribute will air Nov. 7 at 7:30 p.m. ET and a second airing on Nov. 11 at 10am. [ET] 

15. University of Arkansas Fraternity Suspended The U of A chapter of the Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity is suspended pending an ongoing investigation. The fraternity is facing allegations of hazing, which is taken very seriously. Pi Kappa Alpha National Headquarters has not yet made a public statement on the subject. [KARK] 

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