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Highway Commissioner Jerry Halsey Lays Out Bold Vision for Northeast Arkansas Infrastructure
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – For newly appointed Arkansas Highway Commissioner Jerry Halsey, roads aren’t simply about getting from one place to another. They are the foundation for economic growth, safer travel, stronger communities, and the long-term future of Northeast Arkansas. Appearing on Arkansas State...
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I-40 Hernando De Soto Bridge lane closures extended through July 30
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Department of Transportation has extended lane closures on the Interstate 40 Hernando De Soto Bridge over the Mississippi River between Memphis and West Memphis through Thursday, July 30. ArDOT said daily westbound outside lane closures are scheduled Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m....
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South Ruddle closed in Blytheville due to overnight repair work
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The Blytheville Police Department said South Ruddle Road was closed Thursday following a gas leak. Blytheville police said South Ruddle Road from Sawyer Street south to Taylor Road are closed due to a gas leak. The department said in a social media release that repair work...
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Woman says she was rattled by rideshare experience; company responds
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated with a statement from Lyft. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis woman believes someone was watching over her when she got into a truck with a man she thought was her Lyft driver outside Baptist Memorial Hospital in East Memphis last week. “I do believe in a higher power,” […]
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Jonesboro installs train crossing beacons to alert drivers, 911 dispatchers
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro is installing beacons at strategic intersections to alert drivers and 911 dispatchers the moment a train blocks a road. The project is an agreement with the city of Jonesboro, the TRAINFO corporation, and the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Beacons will be installed...
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White River bridge work to bring weekday lane closures
Commuters who rely on U.S. Highway 167 to cross the White River in Batesville will need to budget extra time starting this week, as state transportation crews begin repair work that will periodically shut down lanes in both directions. The Arkansas Department of Transportation announced it will perform bridge deck...
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Busy Intersection Signals Partially Restored Following Morning Crash
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – An early Tuesday morning crash caused extensive damage to utility lines and traffic signals, creating hours of traffic disruptions at one of Jonesboro’s busiest intersections. The accident happened around 6:30 a.m. when a pickup truck struck a utility pole at...
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Arkansas gas prices rise 5 cents amid U.S.-Iran tensions
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas gas prices rose slightly last week as tensions between the U.S. and Iran reignited, AAA reported Thursday. The statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline is $3.47 per gallon, up five cents from last week and 67 cents higher than this time last year. Jonesboro prices...
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Arkansas gas prices rise 5 cents amid U.S.-Iran tensions
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas gas prices rose slightly last week as tensions between the U.S. and Iran reignited, AAA reported Thursday. The statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline is $3.47 per gallon, up five cents from last week and 67 cents higher than this time last year. Jonesboro prices...
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Busy Intersection Signals Partially Restored Following Morning Crash
Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – An early Tuesday morning crash caused extensive damage to utility lines and traffic signals, creating hours of traffic disruptions at one of Jonesboro’s busiest intersections. The accident happened around 6:30 a.m. when a pickup truck struck a utility pole at...
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The Sweetest Shuttle & New Visitor Map Make It Easier Than Ever to Explore Cave City During the Watermelon Festival
CAVE CITY, Ark. — The Cave City Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to introduce two new initiatives designed to help visitors experience everything Cave City has to offer during the 2026 Cave City Watermelon Festival—and long after the festival ends. On Friday, July 24, festivalgoers are invited...
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Traffic Signal Repairs Continue at Highland, Red Wolf Intersection
JONESBORO, Ark. — A crash Tuesday morning at Highland Drive and Red Wolf Boulevard caused significant electrical damage at the intersection and knocked out power for about 800 City Water and Light customers. The crash happened around 6:30 a.m., according to information from the city of Jonesboro. Brian Richardson...
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ARDOT opens public comment on new STIP plan
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is seeking public comment until July 28 on its Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP) draft for the 2027-2030 budget. A number of the projects affect traffic patterns inside and outside the city of Jonesboro. The STIP draft is a federally...
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Traffic on Parker Road blocked after crash
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Motorists driving on Parker Road will need to find an alternate route after a Saturday morning crash blocked traffic in both directions. Jonesboro reported the crash at 9:53 a.m. and said Parker Road at Shelby Drive in front of Harbor Freight Tools is blocked in both directions.
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Jonesboro’s GOJO transit system to install new bus stop signs after rebrand
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro’s public transit system, which recently rebranded from JET to GOJO to mark its 20th anniversary, is preparing to install new bus stop signs across the city. The rebrand is already visible on the system’s buses and trolleys. The new signs are among the...
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Highway 1 widening from Jonesboro to Poinsett County line set for 2029
EASTERN ARKANSAS — A widening project of Arkansas Highway 1 from Jonesboro to the Poinsett County line is part of the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s plans for the next four years. ARDOT has released its Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which outlines priority projects through 2030, including several in...