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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...
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...
Police seize ‘large stash’ of pot, cash
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A man is in custody after police said they found a “large stash” of pot in their home. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause Friday to charge 20-year-old Quintavious Deangelo Malone with possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance with the purpose to deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Local musician goes viral on TikTok
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Local musician JD Stafford found himself thrust into the spotlight recently, thanks to a viral TikTok video captured by a patron at a karaoke night just over two weeks ago. Kennell Staten (@peediepablo) was at Brickhouse Grill in downtown Jonesboro when Stafford was singing a karaoke...
Man accused of shooting at ex-girlfriend found hiding under bed
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police caught a man hiding under a bed after he allegedly beat and shot his ex-girlfriend. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause on Friday, April 26, to charge 28-year-old Tonarkeius Kerrell Russell, of Jonesboro, with aggravated assault on a family or household member.
Silver Alert inactivated for Hardy man
BAXTER COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - The Baxter County Sheriff’s Office has inactivated a Silver Alert for a missing 80-year-old man. An Arkansas State Police news release at 9:51 p.m. on April 26 reported Barry Edwin Sayger was last seen around 11 a.m. Friday in Fulton County. Arkansas State Police...
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.
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.
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