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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...
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.
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...
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...
Police investigate shots fired from passing car
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police said a fight between two people Wednesday night was interrupted by several gunshots. According to the initial incident report, officers responded around 6:15 p.m. April 24 to a disturbance at an intersection near the 1800 block of Cedar Heights Drive. Several witnesses and those involved...
Police arrest man accused of putting drugs inside body cavity
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Police said a man who was arrested for driving with a suspended license tried to smuggle drugs by putting them in his rectum. Craighead County District Court Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause on Wednesday, April 24, to charge 51-year-old Steven Ray Parnell, of Lebanon, Missouri, with possession of meth or cocaine, tampering with physical evidence, driving while license canceled, suspended, or revoked, and no proof of liability insurance.
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