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Man drowns in Poinsett County river
POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Texas man drowned Sunday in a Poinsett County river. Sheriff Kevin Molder said Monday that dispatch received a call just before 7:30 p.m. May 19 regarding a possible drowning at Rivervale. Deputies, along with members of the sheriff’s office Search and Rescue Team, the...
‘You Matter’ support group meeting on mental health, addiction set for Thursday
WYNNE — A “You Matter” support group for those dealing with issues such as mental illness and drug addiction is set for this week at the Odell McCallum Community Center. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23. Refreshments will be served. Cassandra Maggitt serves...
Man accused of intentionally ‘T-boning’ woman’s car
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he intentionally crashed his Dodge Charger into a woman’s car. On Sunday, May 19, officers responded to a crash at the intersection of Hester Drive and Nettleton Avenue. According to court documents, officers had previously been called...
Lady T-Birds to host annual ‘Shoot-a-Thon’ fundraiser June 3
CHERRY VALLEY — The Cross County Lady Thunderbirds basketball team has set the date for their annual “Shoot-a-Thon” fundraiser. The fundraiser will be held on Monday, June 3. Each player will shoot 100 free throws. The goal is to get community members to sponsor the players and...
First barber school opens in West Memphis
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (WMC) - For people in Arkansas looking for something different than the traditional college experience, there is now another outlet. The Crown Touch Universal Barber College opened its doors last week for students to begin enrollment, and it is the first and only barber school in Crittenden County.
Wynne High School to host ‘Rising Senior Night’ Class of 2025 parent meeting
WYNNE — Wynne High School will host a parent meeting for the Class of 2025 tomorrow (Tuesday). The “Rising Senior Night” will begin at 6 p.m. in the auditorium on the temporary high school campus. The topics of discussion will include senior year expectations, next steps (college...
Forrest City police seek public’s help in locating missing woman
FORREST CITY — The Forrest City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in finding a missing person. The family of Shaquita Howell said she has been missing for some time and they are concerned. Anyone who sees Miss Howell is asked to contact the Forrest City Police...
Affidavit: Drunk judge-elect in underwear assaulted victim
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Circuit Judge-Elect Doug Brimhall has been arrested. According to online records, 40-year-old Douglas Wayne Brimhall of Jonesboro was booked into the Craighead County Detention Center at 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, May 21, on one count of aggravated assault on a family or household member. He was released...
Wynne students to perform during Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards
MEMPHIS, Tennessee — Two Wynne High School students will have the unique opportunity to grace The Orpheum stage this week during the annual High School Musical Theatre Awards. Wynne freshman Karleigh Armstrong and junior Bailee Vanlandingham were chosen to participate in the opening and closing numbers during the awards...
Arkansas city is one of the fastest growing in the country
(The Center Square) - Arkansas is home to one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation but is also home to the county with one of the most significant decreases in housing units, according to new data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Centerton is the sixth fastest-growing city in the U.S., with a total population of 23,953, according to Census Bureau data. The city’s population grew by 11.2% last year. The fastest-growing city in the country was Celina, Texas, at 26.6%. ...
City calls special council meeting to discuss payroll issues
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The City of Marked Tree called a special meeting Monday to approve the transfer of funds to cover payroll. City Council Member Michael Scott raised concerns about the longevity of the funds, asking, “As far as recuperating this, how long is this gonna last? This 40,000. How long will that last? I mean, is that gonna make payroll for a month?” Mayor Danny Johnson responded, “I don’t know; we’re just gonna go by ear.”
Nine arrested in Earle gambling bust
EARLE, Arkansas — The Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department arrested nine people at two Earle businesses late Wednesday regarding illegal gambling at their stores. Deputies seized 14 machines, two guns, marijuana, and just over $9,000 in the operation. Charges have been levied against five individuals – 41-year-old Mohammed Ali...
Wynne Yellowjacket football to host inaugural ‘Spring Swarm’ event for players, parents on May 30
WYNNE — The Wynne Yellowjacket football program is partnering with the Fumble Club for a new event for players and parents. “We’re going to do what we call Spring Swarm. It’s going to start at 6 o’clock here at the stadium on May 30. I believe that’s a Thursday night. We’ll have our 7th graders come out for about 15 minutes and run a few plays,” said Wynne Yellowjackets coach Clay Totty. “It gives them some motivation because we’re doing install with them in the period as well. We’ll have our 8th graders do about 15 minutes of some plays that we’ll be installing with them. That will be your 8th and 9th to be.
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