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Thousands without power following storm
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Wednesday afternoon storm left thousands of people in Jonesboro and throughout Craighead County without power. As of 2:15 p.m., Jonesboro City Water & Light reported 61 total outages affecting 7,733 customers. Many of the outages were reported south of Interstate 555 and in east Jonesboro,...
Police use body camera to identify fleeing suspect who dragged officer
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro man faces charges after police said he dragged a fellow officer through several yards “at a high rate of speed” in an attempt to escape arrest. Craighead County District Court Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause Wednesday to charge 19-year-old Stacy Bernard...
Annual Memorial Day honor ride redirects to Wings of Honor Museum in Walnut Ridge
JONESBORO, Arkansas — The annual “A Time to Honor & Remember” honor ride and remembrance ceremony for Memorial Day will not be visiting the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery at Birdeye this year. The honor ride will start as usual at the Jonesboro VFW Post 1991, 300 Airport...
May 23: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Thursday on Good Morning Region 8. Thunderstorm chances are in the forecast for the next several days, but not everyone will see storms every day. Today, scattered storms are possible with temperatures in the lower-80s. Severe weather is possible. In...
Minor quake recorded near Black Rock
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a minor earthquake Monday in Randolph County. The USGS recorded the magnitude 2.0 quake at 4:41 p.m. May 20. It was centered 4.3 miles north of Black Rock and 31.9 miles northwest of Jonesboro and had a depth of 4 kilometers (2.5 miles).
Program designed to provide lifesaving training
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) -A local security and training agency hosted an event at Embassy Suites to introduce the future regional training center. Proventus plans to use cutting-edge technology-based training, including augmented and virtual reality, to better prepare people for crises. The project aims to bring together law enforcement, military, healthcare,...
K8 Investigates: Cracking the Cannabis Code
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Amidst state restrictions, one billboard in Jonesboro raises questions about cross-state advertising. A controversy surrounding recreational marijuana marketing in a state where it’s illegal has ignited debate. A billboard has stood tall for months on the corner of East Johnson Avenue and North Main Street that promotes “your state line dispensary.”
Woman arrested after caregiver assaulted
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – May 21, 2o24 – A 74-year-old Jonesboro woman was arrested Monday, May 20, after police said she assaulted her husband’s caregiver and pointed a firearm at her, according to a Jonesboro police report. The 51-year-old victim said Loureta Copeland struck her...
Selase Sampram qualifies for NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championships
A personal-best performance by Arkansas State track and field thrower Selase Sampram on Thursday at the NCAA West Prelims ended in a successful bid into the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the women’s shot put. Sampram punched her ticket to nationals on her third and final attempt, tossing the implement...
CRIMESTOPPERS May 21, 2024
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Treyonte D. Smith has an Arrest Warrant out of Jonesboro. His Arrest Warrant is for; Violation of a No Contact Order and Terroristic Threatening. Giovan A. Salas has an Arrest Warrant out of Jonesboro. His Arrest warrant is for; Fleeing on Foot, Violation of a No...
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