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House fire under investigation
STEELE, Mo. (KAIT) - Investigators want to know what started a late-night house fire. Around 10:15 p.m. Thursday, June 6, the Steele Fire Department responded to a “fully engulfed” house fire on Barnes Street. According to a news release, it was determined the fire started on the outside...
Board of Realtors provide funding for victims of recent tornadoes
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - The Paragould Board of Realtors has partnered with REALTORS Relief Foundation, and Arkansas REALTORS Association’s Hearts & Homes to assist residents affected by recent severe weather. Kimberly Davis, vice president of the Paragould Board of Realtors, said it’s all thanks to a grant from the...
Weekend Events: June 8 and 9
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Here is a list of local weekend events happening the weekend of June 8 and June 9. Splash Pad Opening: The Splash Pad at Labor Park opens tomorrow and will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Reynolds Park Fishing Rodeo: The 42nd annual Reynolds...
Paragould teacher retires after 51 years
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A teacher is retiring from Greene County Tech after an extraordinary 51-year career. Nancy Mangrum’s love for her role as a special education teacher was so profound that she didn’t even realize how much time had passed. “I had to have somebody point this...
Minor quake recorded in Missouri Bootheel
STEELE, Mo. (KAIT) - The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a minor earthquake Sunday night near the Arkansas-Missouri border. The USGS reported the magnitude 2.0 tremor occurred at 7:26 p.m. June 2. It was located 5.2 miles east-northeast of Steele, Missouri, and 16.2 miles northeast of Blytheville. The temblor had a...
Westside claims title and scholarships in YSS Senior State tourney; Corning’s junior dynasty grows
Jonesboro Westside Red was looking up at four of its neighboring rivals at the Youth Shooting Sports’ Senior East Regional earlier in May, but Westside’s five shooters all peaked at the right moment on Saturday, June 1, to bring home a Senior Division State Championship for a second time.
City council approves changes to rental ordinances
KENNETT, Mo. (KAIT) - New changes are coming to how rental properties are handled in Kennett. On Tuesday, June 4, the Kennett City Council passed two ordinances, one of which would require landlords to obtain a business license for each residential property, while the other would be an occupancy permit.
Greenway High School presents scholarships
Constance Kusi Kotula Alumni Scholarship: Kayden Gabel-$1500.00 The Les Beach Memorial ScholarshipLake Country Power: Benjamin Carpenter-$4,000 Rae Graham Memorial Scholarship: Bailey Jo Norris and Ty Donahue-$1,000 (each) Dennis Prosen family Scholarship: Darric Davidson-$2,000 Becton Dickinson Company Scholarship: Kayden Gabel-$1,000; Bailey...
First Alert: Scattered shower, thunderstorm pattern continues
(KFVS) - Scattered showers and thunderstorms are again possible today through Wednesday before the pattern switches to a drier and less active trend. The Heartland is also outlooked at a threat level 1 for severe storms today and tonight. Heavy rain is the biggest threat. Gusty winds and hail will...
Theft suspect who nearly ran over officer sentenced to jail time
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A theft suspect who nearly ran over a Paragould police officer while trying to evade arrest will spend nearly a year in the county jail. On June 3, Circuit Judge Pam Honeycutt sentenced Quinton L. Shaw of Memphis to 12 months in jail with 186 days for time served after he entered a negotiated plea of guilty to misdemeanor fleeing and theft of property less than $1,000.
Kevin Thompson earns bronze at state championship
KENNETT, MO - Kennett High School junior track athlete Kevin Thompson found himself sitting in sixth place at the Missouri high school Class 3 state championships in the discus event. As he stepped into the ring for his last throw of the day, he said he just hoped for the...
ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints Debuting At Crowleys Ridge And West Memphis
WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (June 3, 2024) Making the trek to Razorback country this week, the ASCS Hurricane Area Super Sprints will debut at Crowley’s Ridge Raceway on Friday, June 7, and Riverside International Speedway on Saturday, June 8. A regular stomping ground for the former ASCS Mid-South Region, the...
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