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City building new volunteer firefighter building
MONETTE, Ark. (KAIT) -A one-percent sales tax increase means the city of Monette can protect its citizens better. The city will soon begin construction on a new building for its volunteer fire department. Mayor Bob Blankenship said it’s been his vision to upgrade the city several years ago. “It...
Police: Man arrested after confrontation with biker group
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Paragould police arrested a man late Saturday evening after they say he was confronted by a group known as Bikers Against Predators. Captain Jason Elms confirmed to K8 News that 36-year-old Nathen Perkins is being held in the Greene County Jail and faces charges of possession or use of child sexual abuse material and internet stalking of a child.
Greenway Equipment CEO promoted to new role with parent company
Greenway Equipment CEO Marshall Stewart has been elevated to CEO of Dynasty Management Group, the parent company for Greenway, the company announced Wednesday (May 1). Bill Midkiff taken over as the CEO at Greenway, effective immediately. DMG is the management and governance organization overseeing all of the companies within the...
South Pemiscot SB building toward historic spring
The Holcomb High School softball squad has 22 of its 24 games this spring, so the Hornets are a daunting challenge for the other six programs in the upcoming MSHSAA Class 1 District 1 Tournament. That includes South Pemiscot, however, following a recent 4-3 loss to Holcomb, the Bulldogs do have some confidence that an upset of the top seed is possible.
Police: Man wanted for murder arrested following chase
HAYTI, Mo. (KAIT) - Police arrested a man wanted for murder on Saturday. According to the Hayti Police Chief David Maclin, on April 27, officers were sent to the 200 block of North First Street in Hayti. Upon arrival, they found 19-year-old Rodney R. Hamilton-Jones. Jones was wanted on two...
Portageville Bulldogs advance to Bootheel Tourney championship
CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. - The Portageville Bulldogs held off a valiant effort by the Senath- Hornersville Lions to advance to the Bootheel Conference Championship game, winning by the narrowest of margins 5-4. The Lions players had just faced that same squad four days earlier at home and held their own against Portageville. The team lost a very close game 4-2, and had a number of chances to win, but left the bases loaded twice.
Lady Indians fall to Raiders
JONESBORO, Ark. - The Kennett Lady Indians traveled here on a rainy Monday and returned home after suffering a defeat at the hands of the Nettleton Raiders 6-4. The Raiders scored first in the second inning when catcher Kate Golden was hit by a pitch and a runner crossed home plate. Golden led the Raiders in RBIs, driving in four runs on one hit, including a sixth-inning double that scored three runs.
Softball Recap: East Prairie finds home field redemption against South Pemiscot
There's no place like home for East Prairie, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the South Pemiscot Bulldogs on Tuesday and snuck past 9-7. That result was just more of the same for these two, as East Prairie also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Man accused of buying UTV with fake check, selling it to someone else in Dunklin County
STEELE, Mo. (KBSI) – An Arkansas man faces charges in Steele, Mo. after police say he bought a UTV with a fraudulent check. Keabron McFarland, of Osceola, Ark. faces charges of stealing a motor vehicle and forgery. The Steele Police Department received a report on April 12 from a...
Police: Teen arrested after crashing truck into building while drunk
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested an 18-year-old after they said he drove into a building while intoxicated. Davin Jones is being charged with violation of omnibus DWI act and second-degree criminal mischief/recklessly damages or destroys $5,000 or more. According to the Paragould Police Captain Jason Elms, at around 3:15...
Missourian Diamond Roundup, Apr. 27: Jackson downs Kennett in conference semis
In a replay of last week's tight finish in Kennett, Jackson jumped on its Indians counterpart in the SEMO Conference semifinals to headline a fun Saturday in Southeast Missouri. Jackson scored five runs in the first two innings to advance to its third consecutive SEMO Conference final, to be played...
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