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Results: Kubota High Limit Midweek Money Series At Riverside International
The second round of the Kubota High Limit Midweek Money Series took to Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Arkansas, for a Tuesday night showdown paying $20,000-to-win. Corey Day of Clovis, Calif., conquered the tricky and cowboy-up bullring to capture his second straight midweek series victory, holding off fellow West...
Highway reopened following overturned vehicle
CROSS COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Highway 1 is now open after a vehicle overturned, resulting in school bus delays. According to a recent social media post, Highway 1 at Vanndale was blocked due to the crash. The Cross County School District said that its buses that go in that direction...
Wynne woman dies in ATV crash
MONROE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) – A Wynne woman, along with another person, were killed after their ATV crashed into a tree. Arkansas State Police said the crash happened at 4:34 a.m. on Wednesday, April 24, on North Grand Avenue in Brinkley. According to the fatal crash report, a 1997...
What you can do about lengthy train blockages as a driver in West Memphis
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Have you constantly faced long waits at railroad crossings in West Memphis due to a train? If so, you are not alone. The City of West Memphis said it has received many reports about frequent and lengthy train blockages that are disrupting daily commutes and impacting emergency services.
Arkansas city looks to bring back police department after becoming inactive
HUGHES, Ark. - An Arkansas city is looking to revive it's police department after the state deemed it inactive. State leaders met with the mayor of Hughes, Arkansas on Friday, April 19 to talk about how the city can bring back it's police force. The Arkansas Commission of Law Enforcement...
Marion High student going to Harvard
MARION, Ark. (WMC) - A senior at Marion High School is headed to Harvard after being awarded a prestigious scholarship. Coby Hayes was selected as a Gates Scholar for 2024. He was selected from a pool of over 53,000 students who applied. “It’s truly an amazing honor,” Hayes said, noting...
Pedestrian hit and killed on interstate
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (KAIT) - A West Memphis man died after he was struck by two vehicles, including a semi-truck. Arkansas State Police reported the incident happened at 11:52 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, on Interstate 40 at the 279 mile marker in Crittenden County. John Henry Powell, 67, was crossing...
Senior Column - Embrace time passing
My first night at UCA was spent staring at the ceiling of my Short-Denney dorm room. Though I felt excited about college life, more than anything else, I felt as though time was already moving far too fast. For the past four years, that feeling has never changed. I enrolled...
Why the 'Sovereign' filmmakers chose Northwest Arkansas to shoot
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Northwest Arkansas’ film industry has seen some big projects come through to shoot in the region, such as a season for the show "True Detective" and a movie called "What Happens Later" starring Meg Ryan. One movie called "Sovereign" wrapped up shooting in Northwest Arkansas...
Wynne Fire Department held an aerial training class to further educate firefighters
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - On Monday, the Wynne Fire Department hosted an aerial operations class to provide their firefighters with a better understanding of their ladder truck. The training program helps the officers know where they can and cannot put the truck and its limitations, ensuring citizens’ safety. This...
Suspects arrested in mass shooting at Arkansas block party
WYNNE, Ark. — Police have arrested four suspects in connection with a shooting that occurred on Saturday, April 13 at a block party in Wynne, resulting in the death of one person and injuring at least nine others. The suspects, 23-year-old Quavarius Milon, 18-year-old Tommie Frost, 21-year-old Carl Washington,...
Arkansas National Guard to host All Services Roll Call
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - The Arkansas National Guard will host an All Services Roll Call at 6 p.m. April 23 at the Donald W. Reynolds Center, 2000 West Broadway Ave. in West Memphis, Ark. The event is an opportunity to talk to veterans about the Arkansas National...
West Memphis Police to teach owners how to keep their businesses safe
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — The West Memphis Police Department is offering solutions to local owners on how to keep their businesses safe from crime. The department is taking part in a "business watch" event Thursday, April 18, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Eugene Woods Civic Center.
PHOTOS: Glimpses of new Wynne High School released
Take a look! On Thursday, April 18, 2024, Wynne Public Schools unveiled the renderings of its new Wynne High School. The images were released through a video posted on the Wynne Public Schools Facebook page. The unveiling comes after the previous campus was wiped out by a series of tornadoes in March 2023. (Images courtesy of Wynne Public Schools)
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