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Paragould clubhouse loses decades of memories in fire
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A Paragould golf course is picking up the pieces after losing its clubhouse to a fire. Paragould police say 18-year-old Davin Jones drove into the Fox Hills Country Club’s clubhouse while intoxicated. They said Jones ran off Country Club Road and destroyed a leaderboard sign before plowing into the clubhouse, where his vehicle caught fire.
Biggers teen dies following crash
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Biggers teen is dead after a weekend crash. Arkansas State Police said the crash happened Saturday, April 27, at 12:31 p.m. on U.S. Highway 67 at Spinwebber Curve. The report says 18-year-old Tyler L. White was traveling south when his 2008 Chunfeng Holding crossed...
Law enforcement agencies receive slew of complaints regarding rock trucks
BLACK ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - State and local law enforcement officers have ramped up patrol in one Northeast Arkansas county after receiving a slew of complaints. Arkansas State Police and the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office have received numerous complaints about rock and sand trucks driving dangerously on Highways 63 and 115 in the Black Rock area.
April’s Teacher of the Month brightens day of everyone around her
CORNING, Ark. (KAIT) - Our K8 News Teacher of the Month is full of smiles, putting effort into making her students and co-workers feel loved and supported. Park Elementary School’s first-grade teacher, Mrs. Hannah Harrison, was named the K8 News Teacher of the Month. During the announcement, her entire first-grade class serenaded her with chants.
Police: Man arrested after confrontation with biker group
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Paragould police arrested a man late Saturday evening after they say he was confronted by a group known as Bikers Against Predators. Captain Jason Elms confirmed to K8 News that 36-year-old Nathen Perkins is being held in the Greene County Jail and faces charges of possession or use of child sexual abuse material and internet stalking of a child.
Police: Teen arrested after crashing truck into building while drunk
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested an 18-year-old after they said he drove into a building while intoxicated. Davin Jones is being charged with violation of omnibus DWI act and second-degree criminal mischief/recklessly damages or destroys $5,000 or more. According to the Paragould Police Captain Jason Elms, at around 3:15...
Traffic Alert: Crash reported on Highway 67
REYNO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas State Police and Clay County sheriff’s deputies responded to a crash on U.S. Highway 67. The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported the crash, which involved a commercial vehicle, occurred at 6:12 p.m. southwest of Corning. Sheriff Ronnie Cole told K8 News the crash involved...
Stolen vehicle chase ends near Greene County Tech
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A chase that started in Jonesboro ended near Greene County Tech just as school was letting out. Sheriff Brad Snyder said his department received word that a stolen vehicle was being pursued in Greene County from Craighead County. “The pursuit entered Greene County on Highway 228...
Volunteer fire departments continue search for firefighters
IMBODEN, Ark. (KAIT) - Area volunteer fire departments are continuing their search for firefighters. Data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) says that 84% of departments across Arkansas are completely volunteer. That statistic is true in Imboden. The department is currently manned by 18 volunteers, which Fire Chief Bill...
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