Andrew DeMillo: Arkansans who banded together to save PBS deserve better than this
These aren’t normal times, as Arkansans who fought to keep PBS programs in the state are learning the hard way
Tag: Arkansas TV
Arkansas Advocate: Emails show viewer backlash over PBS program’s removal from Arkansas TV
Many viewers said they will not keep donating to the network or restore donations they already canceled
National news show will be removed from Arkansas public television schedule in July
Arkansas’ public television network drew frustration this week when it announced it will no longer air a PBS news program starting July 1
Arkansas Advocate: Arkansas TV Foundation reaches PBS dues goal
The nonprofit for Arkansas’ public television network has achieved its financial goal for its fund dedicated to covering PBS dues
Arkansas Advocate: State lawmakers give $6.7B budget final OK, adjourn session
The Arkansas Legislature adjourned its fiscal session Wednesday, wrapping up three weeks of work that included debate over a multimillion economic incentive package and ended with lawmakers rejecting an effort to provide state matching funds for donations to the state’s public television network
Arkansas Advocate: PBS KIDS official visits Arkansas as campaign aims to keep public TV affiliation
Public television supporters are ramping up a campaign aimed at reversing Arkansas’ decision to cut ties with PBS, forming a new advocacy group chaired by two former state first ladies and hosting a top PBS leader for a public forum
Big, Big cut in favor of cheaper, local shows
Big Bird of “Sesame Street” fame will not be appearing on Arkansas public television broadcasts starting next July