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West Ridge’s The Ark Opens Kosher Food Pantry That Runs Like A Grocery Store
WEST RIDGE — A Jewish social service agency is opening its $20 million renovated facility this month, bringing to West Ridge expanded services including a food pantry that operates like a grocery store. The Ark, 6450 N. California Ave., will officially open its overhauled headquarters May 10. The renovations...
Police officer buys citizen new bike following hit and run accident
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro police officer is being praised for her act of kindness. According to the Jonesboro Police Department, on Friday, May 3, Patrolman Carma Butler responded to a hit-and-run accident involving a citizen on his bike. The victim was not injured, but his bike was destroyed.
Police: Man arrested after hitting woman, biting her on the cheek
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he attacked a woman and bit her on the cheek. On Wednesday, May 1, Craighead County District Court Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to charge 29-year-old Traykel Rayvon Hancock with third-degree domestic battery/ second offense. According to...
Bates hits game-winner for Michigan Panthers to highlight Red Wolves & Razorback alums in week 6 of the UFL
DETROIT, Mich. (KAIT) - A former Razorback continues to make headlines in the UFL. Jake Bates connected with his third field goal from over 60 yards and connected with his second game-winner of the season as Michigan beat Arlington 28-27 at Ford Field Sunday afternoon. Bates, who started his career...
Paragould’s Edwards breaks Arkansas records at 5A State Track & Field Championships, several Region 8 teams bring home gold
RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Paragould junior Starlyn Edwards broke Arkansas state records in the 1600m and the 3200m to highlight Region 8 teams in the 5A State Track and Field Championships at Russellville High School. Edwards placed first in the girls’ 1600 meters, posting a 5:03.12 time to break a...
Family pays it forward by gifting new truck to graduating senior dealing with car problems
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Gray News) - A heartwarming surprise unfolded at an Arkansas high school this week as a family gifted a graduating senior a new truck. KAIT reports that the Chavers family had won a GMC Sierra 1500 at a fundraising event last December. And the family wanted to pay it forward.
Landlord accused of raping two children
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A 62-year-old Jonesboro man is being held on a $35,000 bond after a judge found probable cause to arrest him for rape. The charge stems from a Feb. 9 tip from a mandated reporter concerning Arthur Tate and two children. According to the affidavit, the alleged...
A-State honors Amanda Hanson during commencement
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A touching moment unfolded during graduation as Amanda Hanson was honored posthumously with a master’s degree. Her loved ones took the stage and accepted the diploma on her behalf. The late Amanda Hanson honorably graduated at Arkansas State University’s graduation ceremony on Saturday, May 4 at the First National Bank Arena.
May 3: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Friday on Good Morning Region 8. After scattered showers and thunderstorms yesterday afternoon, we are waking up dry this morning. The chances of scattered thunderstorms will stick with us through the weekend and into next week. Temperatures will stay in...
Softball Recap: Bradlynn S can't quite lead Brookland-Cayce over Battery Creek
Brookland-Cayce was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 11-1 to the Battery Creek Dolphins. Brookland-Cayce saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bradlynn S, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Hundreds of Red Wolves strut caps and gowns across the big stage
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The arena was packed with thousands of spectators filling the stands. The Arkansas State Class of 2024 graduated at the First National Bank Arena on Saturday, May 4. Two commencements took place, the first at 10 a.m. and another at 2:30 p.m. Approximately 2,500 Red Wolves graduated, according to a news release.
Urgent need for foster care in Northeast Arkansas
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - In Northeast Arkansas, there’s an urgent need for foster care support, with children often being relocated from their hometowns due to a shortage of open homes. “The 52 pinwheels here represent children that are not in Trumann anymore because there weren’t enough open homes,” said...
James Madison Baseball splits first two games with Arkansas State
HARRISONBURG, Va. (JMU Athletics) – James Madison baseball split the first two games of its series with Arkansas State on Saturday, winning the resumption of Friday’s suspended game 9-4 and dropping game two by a score of 8-1 at Veterans Memorial Park. JMU moved to 27-19 overall and...
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