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Officer helps mow Jonesboro man’s lawn
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Near the corner of Brazos Street and Parkwood Road sits a home with a fresh-cut lawn and where a Jonesboro Police officer showed a gesture of kindness. Shirley Calhoun is a caregiver for the homeowner, helping him out in any way she can. “This particular day,...
Downtown festival unites LGBTQ+ community
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A festival celebrating love of all kinds hits home for two locals, a drag queen and a teacher. Downtown Jonesboro was full of rainbows and people celebrating all day long. NEA Progress hosted NEA PRIDEfest 2024 on Saturday, June 8, to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community’s diversity, history, and ongoing struggle for equality and acceptance.
June 11: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Tuesday on Good Morning Region 8. We will be a bit cooler than yesterday, with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s and low humidity. As we go throughout the week, we will stay dry but start to warm...
Mayor declares first eight days in June ML4 week in the city
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Mayor of Jonesboro declared that June 1 through June 8 will officially be ML4 week. This is the first ML4 week, and the Farleys say this will be a tradition going forward in honor of Saylor Farley. On Friday, a golf tournament was held at...
No shortage of scam calls in Craighead County
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – June 11, 2024 – A 76-year-old Jonesboro woman got a call from someone claiming to be the account manager for her mortgage company. According to the police report, the man told the victim that her mortgage company had recently sold her mortgage...
Champions crowned in 43rd Mountain Dew Grand Slam Classic
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A summertime softball tradition continues in Jonesboro. The 43rd annual Mountain Dew Grand Slam Classic was held at the Southside Softball Complex. The 2024 edition was a two-day event, it’s the oldest youth tournament in Arkansas. You can see results of championship games below. 2024...
Rules Guy: Can my caddie touch the green to help me with my aim?
The Rules of Golf are tricky! Thankfully, we’ve got the guru. Our Rules Guy knows the book front to back. Got a question? He’s got all the answers. According to the new rules, players are allowed to tap down spike marks and imperfections on the green with their putter on their intended line. Yet caddies and players can’t touch the putting line to show an aiming spot with their finger. What’s the difference? —Layne Yawn, Jonesboro, Ark.
Broken toilet causes major damage
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – June 7, 2024 – According to a Jonesboro Police Report, a 54 year old man at the Comfort Inn on Phillips Drive in Jonesboro intentionally broke a toilet, causing water to continuously overflow into the second story room, through the floor, and down into the lobby of the hotel.
A-State in CFL: 2024 Week 1
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Several Red Wolves are howling in the Canadian Football League. We’ll keep tabs on Arkansas State alumni all season long. Justin McInnis (BC wide receiver) - 7 catches, 103 yards, 1 TD on Sunday. Lions fell to Toronto 35-27. McInnis records his 4th 100 yard...
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