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Jonesboro man dies following crash
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro man died Monday morning in a Lawrence County crash. Arkansas State Police said the crash happened at 9:52 a.m. May 13 at State Highway 117 and State Highway 117 Spur. The crash report says a 2000 Freightliner traveling south, driven by 26-year-old Dennis...
Permits renewed for several dispensaries in Northeast Arkansas
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Several Northeast Arkansas dispensaries will continue operating as normal thanks to their permits being renewed. On Thursday, May 16, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission met to discuss renewals for dispensaries in the Natural State. Below are the dispensaries in Northeast Arkansas that had their permits...
Six locations announced for A-State’s 2024 ‘Howl on Wheels: Red Wolves Road Show’
JONESBORO, Arkansas — The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Thursday that its “Howl on Wheels Red Wolves Road Show” is returning with additional locations added to this year’s lineup of events. The 2024 coaches’ caravans will feature six stops, beginning May 20 and running through June 18.
Mayor shares support during Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the tireless efforts of officers who serve our communities every day. Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver expressed his gratitude for the work these officers do day in and day out. “We appreciate all law enforcement in Jonesboro,...
Students and teachers in Region 8 honored at ceremony
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Several students and teachers were honored at an event in Region 8 on Thursday. KAIT hosted an Academic Excellence Ceremony on May 16, highlighting the best of education in the region. Todd Rouse from Valley View Junior High was named 2024′s Teacher of the Year at...
Consecutive crashes stall traffic on Hwy. 351
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Two back-to-back crashes on a Jonesboro highway have stalled the morning commute. The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported a three-vehicle crash with possible injuries at the intersection of Highway 351 (Old Greensboro Road) and Sage Meadows Boulevard shortly before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 14. Forty-five minutes...
New lease agreement after 55-year old mistake
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Jonesboro Finance and Administration Planning Committee has forwarded an amended lease agreement with Hytrol Conveyor Company to full council. Officials discovered an error in a 1969 agreement between the city of Jonesboro and Hytrol concerning the land covered under their lease. The error was overlooked...
City sales and use tax collections decline
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro’s sales and use tax collections have declined for the second month in a row. According to our content partner Talk Business and Politics, the city collected $2.041 million in April, which is 1.7% lower than the same month in 2023. March...
A-State-ULM series opener suspended in eighth inning
MONROE, Louisiana — Arkansas State baseball’s (21-29-1, 7-19-1 SBC) series opener against ULM (22-30, 8-19 SBC) was suspended in the eighth inning with the Warhawks leading 8-4 on Thursday night at Lou St. Amant Field. Kole Turner made his ninth start across 17 appearances this season, surrendering two...
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