LATEST NEWS
Man accused of video voyeurism at A-State campus
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Harrisburg man they said allegedly took videos of various people in bathrooms at Arkansas State University. Craighead County District Court Tommy Fowler found probable cause on Wednesday, May 8, to charge 18-year-old Trintin Ray Drum with 82 counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexual conduct involving a child, and 35 counts of video voyeurism.
Wynne, AR residents prepare for storm 1 year after deadly tornado
WYNNE, Ark. — The city of Wynne is still recovering from last year’s deadly tornado that destroyed many homes and churches — but Wednesday night, another severe storm was headed in the city’s direction. Wynne First Methodist church was just one of the buildings hit by last year’s tornado. Four people were killed and even […]
Newport applies for grant to fix street problem
NEWPORT, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Newport has applied for an 80/20 grant from the Arkansas Department of Transportation to improve its streets. The grant will allow them to remove trees and fix a sidewalk on Elm Street that has broken a water main. City inspector Trey Randolph said...
Name of missing boater found in lake identified
POWHATAN, Ark. (KAIT) - The sheriff’s office has identified a boater who drowned Tuesday in Lake Charles. Lawrence County Sheriff Tony Waldrupe said rescue crews located the body of 63-year-old Ronnie Lindsey of the Cord-Charlotte area around 7:46 p.m. May 7. Waldrupe said his office received a call around...
Students give blood to help save lives
Wynne, Ark. (KAIT) - On Thursday, future health professionals partnered with the American Red Cross to host a blood donation drive at Wynne Primary School. Members of Health Occupations Students of America, an organization that guides young men and women into a career in healthcare, received blood donations from the community and high school students.
Softball Game Recap: Butler Comes Up Short
Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Butler couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They took a 3-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls on Tuesday. Butler has not had much luck with Hickory Ridge recently, as the team's come up short the last seven times they've met.
ASU-Newport launches new Radiologic Technology Program to meet growing regional demand
NEWPORT, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Arkansas State University-Newport is proud to announce the approval of a new Associate of Applied Science in Radiologic Technology by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. The program, meticulously designed to prepare students to proficiently operate imaging and radiation therapy equipment, aims to address...
First half Wynne penalty sinks Jacks in opening round of 4A State Tournament
BAUXITE, Ark. – In a hard-fought first-round match of the 4A State Soccer Tournament on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Bauxite, the Warren Lumberjacks fell to the Wynne Yellowjackets by the final of 1-0, brining an end to the 2024 season for the orange and black. This Lumberjack game...
Oil Trough man dies after motorcycle accident
An Independence County man died Wednesday morning following a motorcycle accident, according to the Arkansas State Police. Dennis Tarpley Jr., 49, of Oil Trough, was identified as the victim. State Police reported that Tarpley was traveling north on Meadow Lake Road when his Harley Davidson left the roadway and flipped twice before coming to a rest a few feet off the road.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.