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Family of AR woman found in plastic tote offers reward for clues
ST. FRANCIS COUNTY, Ark. — The body of Troy Strope was found stuffed into a plastic storage tote on Feb. 20, but so far, no arrests have been made. The family of the 42-year-old mother of three is now offering a $1,000 reward, hoping to entice someone to come forward with information. Thoughts of how […]
2 women killed in ATV crash
MONROE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) – Two women, including one from Wynne, died when their ATV crashed into a tree. Arkansas State Police said the crash happened at 4:34 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, on North Grand Avenue in Brinkley. According to the fatal crash report, 42-year-old Alexis Laine Wallin of...
ASP recruit honors fallen sergeant, grandfather
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/KARK) – A Harrisburg man whose dreams of carrying on his passion for law enforcement came true on Thursday. Dillon Pigue graduated from the Arkansas State Police Academy in Little Rock. He was one of several recruits chosen from a pool of 230 applicants. “I have...
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...
Former West Memphis head coach Erica Leak hired to lead UAPB
PINE BLUFF, Ark. (KAIT) - A familiar face on Fast Break Friday Night will now lead a Division 1 program. Erica Leak was introduced Thursday afternoon as the new UAPB head women’s basketball coach. She spent the last 4 seasons at West Memphis, leading the Lady Devils to 4 state tournament berths and an appearance in the 2021 5A State Finals. Leak also led the Forrest City program to prep hoops success from 2015 to 2018.
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...
Residents spring cleaning to make their town beautiful
HARRISBURG, Ark. (KAIT)—The City of Harrisburg is hosting its Annual Free Spring Cleanup from April 19 to 26. Residents can place any unwanted items, big or small, next to the street, and the Sanitation Department will pick them up. “We do it twice a year, and it just helps...
Arrest made in fatal Arkansas mass shooting
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Four men have been arrested and charged with the fatal mass shooting that took place in Wynne, Arkansas last week. Quaverious Milon is charged with second-degree terroristic threatening, harassment, first-degree murder, nine counts of battery first-degree, and nine counts of in concert with two or more – committing a violent crime. Carl […]
Prom season makes way in Forrest City Arkansas
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — It’s prom day in Forrest City Arkansas and leaders are making sure students have a safe and fun night. Their prom is set to take place at the Forrest City Civic Center. While juniors at Forrest City High School make sure the prom venue looks good, seniors are getting ready for the […]
Wynne woman recognized for tornado recovery efforts
WYNNE, Ark. (KAIT) - A Wynne woman has received federal recognition for her work following the March 2023 tornado. The Small Business Administration’s Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience awarded Leanne Lovell its 2024 Phoenix Award for Outstanding Contributions to Disaster Recovery by a Volunteer. According to a news...
Woman killed in single-vehicle crash
WHITE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday afternoon. According to the crash report, at around 1:10 p.m., 29-year-old Miranda Thomas of Bradford was traveling southbound on Highway 87 in White County in a 2012 Jeep Compass when the vehicle left the roadway to the right and struck a tree.
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