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Magnitude 2.2 Arkansas Earthquake Recorded Near Salem

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded in northern Arkansas Sunday night as seismic activity continues across the region. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake struck at approximately 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, about 4 miles north-northwest of Salem in Fulton County. Other small earthquakes recorded in the region between...

Fulton County, AR · 1d
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Movie Night lights up Cave City Pocket Park tonight

CAVE CITY — Families are heading to the Cave City Pocket Park tonight for a free community movie night hosted by the Heart of Cave City organization. Activities kick off at 4:30 p.m. as the park opens its seating area. Organizers encourage attendees to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Admission is entirely free, and complimentary popcorn will be provided.

Cave City, AR · 1d
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Randolph County USDA Food Distribution

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will be in Randolph County to set up a USDA Food Distribution. We will be in Ravendon Springs. If you are interested in this program and live in the county, please stop by November 4th from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m., or until the food runs out.

Randolph County, AR · 3d
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Pocahontas mayoral race headed to run-off election

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Pocahontas mayoral race is headed to a run-off. According to unofficial results from the Randolph County Clerk’s Office, incumbent Keith Futrell received 545 votes to Danny Swann’s 298 votes, Aaron Winebaugh’s 243, and Justin Jones’ 78 votes. Under Arkansas law, if...

Pocahontas, AR · 2d
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Couple sues Jonesboro over denial of private-club permit

A Jonesboro couple is asking a court to overturn the city’s denial of an application to sell alcohol at a proposed steakhouse.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Camping ordinance passes in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A new city ordinance aims to prevent unauthorized camping in the city of Jonesboro. The city of Jonesboro passed Ordinance 26-038 during the city council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ordinance will not allow people to camp in any city park or parking lot unless...

Jonesboro, AR · 23h

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White River Wonderland lights up new home while Riverside Park gets makeover

BATESVILLE, Ark. — Batesville’s holiday light show is moving from the riverbank to a new neighborhood this year, with White River Wonderland setting up at the Batesville Community Center while Riverside Park gets a makeover. The display opens Nov. 25. The lights, laughter, and memories of White River...

Batesville, AR · 2d

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Retirees Are Trading City Life For Mountain Home, Where Two Big Lakes Sit Minutes Apart

Traffic jams, crowded sidewalks, and rising rents have a way of making people dream about a quieter address. For a growing number of retirees, that dream points to a small Ozark city where two big lakes sit close enough to visit both in one afternoon. The town is the county...

Mountain Home, AR · 5d

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Road closure announced for Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro drivers will have to take an alternate route if they plan to drive on Main Street on Friday. The city of Jonesboro announced the 200 and 300 blocks of Main Street, between Washington and Cate avenues, will be closed from 8 a.m. to midnight Friday, Nov. 6.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Mountain Home issues 17 building permits in October

The City of Mountain Home issued 17 building permits during October representing approximately $2.68 million in construction and related project valuations. The city collected a total of $5,921.81 in permit fees, wtih a $2.2 million new commercial building project accounting for the majority of the month’s reported value. The...

Mountain Home, AR · 13h

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Bridge replacement project complete ahead of schedule

CLAY COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A bridge replacement project is complete almost a month ahead of schedule. The U.S. Route 62 bridge over the St. Francis River is now open to traffic. The bridge is located at the state line between Clay County, Arkansas, and Dunklin County, Missouri. The project...

Clay County, AR · 22h

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Farm acres the top recent property deal in Craighead County

Bane Land Farm and Cattle and Tebo Land LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. The companies spent $1.76 million to buy crop acres. The deal was completed on Oct....

Craighead County, AR · 2d

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Jonesboro voters reject sales and use tax 

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro voters rejected a 0.625% sales and use tax, according to unofficial election results. . The Craighead County Clerk’s Office reports 10,142 residents voted against the tax while 7,088 voted for it, minus the absentee votes. The tax would have been used to fund new and...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Baxter County votes in favor of Issue 3, measure narrowly fails in state vote

Three of four ballot issues were passed by Arkansas voters Tuesday with Issue 3 on economic development failing by the slightest of margins even though Baxter County voted in favor of the measure. Issue 1, known as the Citizens Only Voting Amendment passed statewide with 69 percent of the vote...

Baxter County, AR · 2d

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Jonesboro City Council to consider ban on camping in parks, parking lots

The Jonesboro City Council is set to consider another step toward restricting camping in city parks and city-owned parking lots. The ordinance is scheduled for its third reading Thursday. If approved, it would prohibit camping outside designated areas, including setting up tents or bedding for overnight use. Police and code...

Jonesboro, AR · 3d

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Baxter County Airport hosts public events

MIDWAY — Baxter County Airport has hosted several events involving public participation. Early on Halloween morning, 18 youngsters experienced real airplane flights at an event hosted by Chapter 775 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). Local pilots gathered a total of seven aircraft to provide personal flight experiences for young people who registered weeks in advance.

Baxter County, AR · 2d

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Cadets run the show as ‘Freedom Isn’t Free’ returns to Dunbar Auditorium with Painter as keynote

The Mountain Home High School NJROTC Bomber Battalion will host its 18th annual “Freedom Isn’t Free” ceremony at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, in Dunbar Auditorium, with State Rep. Stetson Painter delivering the keynote. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. The ceremony is free and open to the...

Mountain Home, AR · 17h

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Council to take second look at electrical code, $65,000 street truck Thursday

The Mountain Home City Council will meet Thursday at 5 p.m. to pick back up a new city electrical code it set aside last month, buy a heavy-duty service truck for the Street Department and shuffle more than $1.2 million within two city funds before the year closes. The meeting is in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 720 Hickory St.

Mountain Home, AR · 1d

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Chamber opens nominations for 2027 community awards

The Mountain Home Area Chamber of Commerce is taking nominations for its 2027 community awards, which will be presented at the Chamber’s Annual Banquet and Membership Meeting on Friday, Jan. 15, 2027. Nominations close Friday, Dec. 4. The eight categories are the Bob Knight Spirit Award, Education Professional of...

Mountain Home, AR · 1d

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Manuel holds Mountain Home council seat as Baxter County voters split nearly even on Issue 3

Carry Manuel, the former Mountain Home police chief, kept his Ward 3, Position 2 seat on the Mountain Home City Council on Tuesday, turning back challenger Mary E. O’Shields by 157 votes in the city’s only contested council race, according to unofficial results from the Baxter County Election Commission.

Mountain Home, AR · 2d