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City to hold neighborhood clean-up day
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The City of Jonesboro will have a neighborhood clean-up day this weekend. According to a news release, the event will occur from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Scenic Hills neighborhood behind the Annie Camp Junior High School on West Nettleton Avenue.
Committee advances resolution for fire truck contribution to full council
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – The City of Jonesboro is looking at buying a new fire truck. On Tuesday, April 30, the Finance and Administration Council Committee moved a resolution to the city council regarding a request that City Water and Light contribute to the purchase of the truck. According...
Traffic signal functioning again
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Travelers in the Farville Curve area were advised to be cautious on Tuesday morning. Jonesboro-Craighead County E-911 reported at 6:38 a.m. the traffic signal at East Johnson Avenue and Clinton School Road was in flash mode. Just before 8 a.m. Jonesboro-Craighead County E-911 told K8 News...
April 30: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Tuesday on Good Morning Region 8. We are waking up to some patchy dense fog this morning. Take a few extra minutes to head out the door to work and school today. By the middle of the morning, the fog...
Doula hosting diaper drive
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) -Knowing the struggles new moms face, a local doula is giving back to the community by organizing a diaper drive. “People are trying to choose between diapering their child or formula,” said Connie Smith, a labor and postpartum doula at Earthside Doula Services in Jonesboro. “This shouldn’t be like that.”
Storage building goes up in flames
HARRISBURG, Ark. (KAIT) - It took several hours for firefighters to clear the scene of a building fire that sent plumes of heavy smoke into the air, forcing nearby evacuations. Multiple fire departments responded to the building, located on Highway 14 just east of Harrisburg, around 3 p.m. Friday. Poinsett...
City sends eclipse glasses to South America
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Jonesboro collected over 50,000 pairs of eclipse glasses to send to South America for their annular solar eclipse in a few months. School districts in the area boxed up all their glasses too. Jonesboro Chief Administrative Officer Brian Richardson said it is a...
NEA Sings announces Top 8 contestants
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The end is near for a local competition that shines a spotlight on the voices of Northeast Arkansas. With over 30 contestants fighting for the win, the NEA Sings competition is now narrowed down to the Top 8. The virtual stage is set for a thrilling...
Convicted killer accused of pulling gun on woman
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A man convicted of fatally shooting another man faces new charges after police said he pulled a gun on a woman and threatened to kill her. On Monday, April 29, Craighead County District Court Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to arrest 31-year-old Justin Boniaby of Houston, Texas, on suspicion of possession of a firearm by certain persons, first-degree kidnapping/false imprisonment, interference with emergency communication, and third-degree assault on a family or household member.
Report: Former UCF QB Timmy McClain to transfer to Arkansas State
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Big 12 quarterback could be joining the pack. 247Sports was first to report that UCF sophomore QB Timmy McClain would transfer to Arkansas State. He entered the transfer portal in April. McClain threw for 1,065 yards, rushed for 104 yards, and had 10 total touchdowns in the 2023 season.
KASU News: Crypto Mining Regulations and Voter Registration Rules
In the upcoming KASU News, Arkansas might see new laws regulating cryptocurrency mining, specifically prohibiting ownership by citizens from certain countries. There's also a debate on the Arkansas LEARNS Act concerning education. Meanwhile, Jonesboro collaborates with a utility company for a new fire truck purchase. In other news, Arkansas contemplates...
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