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Motorcyclist dies following crash
SHARP COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A man is dead after a crash involving a motorcycle and a pick-up truck in Sharp County on Saturday evening. Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell told K8 News the crash happened on State Highway 175 North outside of Hardy around 5 p.m. Saturday, April 27.
Arkansas Pie Festival celebrates fourth year
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. (KAIT) - Sharp County had hundreds, if not thousands on hand for an annual festival. The Arkansas Pie Festival held its fourth annual festival on Saturday, April 27 in Cherokee Village, celebrating the history of pie in the Natural State. “You will find no other festival like...
Unity Fest set for May 18 with free attractions, concert
A Ferris wheel, auctions, and a free concert by Christian artists Zach Williams and Josh Baldwin are just a few planned activities for Unity Fest at John 3:16 Ministries. As always, John 3:16 will have a jam-packed, full-day schedule for Unity Fest, which will be on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the camp located at 75 Holmes Road in Charlotte.
Fire department hosts car show to raise money for new equipment
ASH FLAT, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas fire department held a car show fundraiser to try and purchase new equipment. The Ash Flat Fire Department held its inaugural classic car show at the city’s veteran memorial. Different cars by year and specialty classes were able to be entered.
City preparing aquatic center for summer season
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT)—Summer is only a few weeks away, and city aquatic centers are ready to make a splash. In Batesville, the city has an outside pool and play area that can hold around 500 people. The city plans to open on May 25 and is currently working out...
Batesville City Council approves zoning changes for former Batesville Country Club property
The Batesville City Council’s Tuesday meeting focused on infrastructure investments, zoning modifications, and administrative authorizations. The council approved a resolution granting the utilities manager authority to sign certain documents regarding funding administered by the Arkansas Natural Resources Commission, which aims to streamline administrative processes. An ordinance was approved by...
Driver airlifted following rollover crash
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A truck driver was flown to a hospital following a rollover crash that shut down all lanes of a Lawrence County highway. According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the crash happened on Highway 117 west of Black Rock. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office told K8...
School addressing student lunch debt with state grant
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Lunch debt numbers for students across the country continue to soar. According to recent data from the Education Data Initiative, parents across the United States are in $262 million of debt due to student loans. The same data shows that 30.4 million students can’t afford their school lunches.
Batesville School District hires familiar face as athletics director
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Batesville School District announced on Thursday the return of Stu Smith as the school’s athletics director. A familiar face to many, Stu’s legacy in the school district spans several decades, and now, Smith will be the lead of the athletic department. Stu...
A Family for Me: Trevor
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Even on a bright Spring afternoon, the sun was no match for the shine of a 14-year-old’s smile when he set foot inside the Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center. Trevor, a Batesville Junior High School eighth grader, is an avid outdoorsman. His favorite thing to...
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