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Permits renewed for several dispensaries in Northeast Arkansas
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Several Northeast Arkansas dispensaries will continue operating as normal thanks to their permits being renewed. On Thursday, May 16, the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission met to discuss renewals for dispensaries in the Natural State. Below are the dispensaries in Northeast Arkansas that had their permits...
Six locations announced for A-State’s 2024 ‘Howl on Wheels: Red Wolves Road Show’
JONESBORO, Arkansas — The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Thursday that its “Howl on Wheels Red Wolves Road Show” is returning with additional locations added to this year’s lineup of events. The 2024 coaches’ caravans will feature six stops, beginning May 20 and running through June 18.
Jonesboro man dies following crash
LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro man died Monday morning in a Lawrence County crash. Arkansas State Police said the crash happened at 9:52 a.m. May 13 at State Highway 117 and State Highway 117 Spur. The crash report says a 2000 Freightliner traveling south, driven by 26-year-old Dennis...
Mayor shares support during Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Law Enforcement Officer Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the tireless efforts of officers who serve our communities every day. Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver expressed his gratitude for the work these officers do day in and day out. “We appreciate all law enforcement in Jonesboro,...
Empowering mothers and protecting Children: the mission of Arrow Adoptions
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – May 16, 2024 – May is Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to recognize the challenges and opportunities within the foster care system and to highlight the importance of alternatives like private adoption. Arrow Adoptions is a local non-profit organization that is...
Students and teachers in Region 8 honored at ceremony
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Several students and teachers were honored at an event in Region 8 on Thursday. KAIT hosted an Academic Excellence Ceremony on May 16, highlighting the best of education in the region. Todd Rouse from Valley View Junior High was named 2024′s Teacher of the Year at...
Brookland man pleads guilty to tax evasion
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced on Tuesday that a man who owned and operated an information technology business that provided services to various governmental entities has pleaded guilty to tax evasion. Ronnie Lyn Drummond, 52,...
Arizona crushes Villanova in regional play, will face Arkansas Saturday
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) - Arizona crushed Villanova 14-3 in five innings in the opening game of the Fayetteville Regional on Friday, May 17. The Arizona Wildcats (35-16-1) had no trouble with Villanova and led 9-0 after the second inning. Arizona outhit Villanova 12-3 and Wildcat batters struck out only...
Gavin Stone goes 6 innings, records 4th win of 2024
SAN FRANCISCO (KAIT) - A Lake City native had a solid performance Tuesday in the Bay Area. Gavin Stone recorded his 4th win of the season as the Dodgers beat the Giants 10-2. The Riverside & UCA alum went 6 innings, allowing 5 hits, 3 walks, 1 run, with 2 strikeouts. He had 58 strikes in 90 pitches. Stone got K’s to end the 2nd and 4th innings.
A-State baseball walked off at ULM in season finale
Arkansas State baseball (21-32-1, 7-22-1 SBC) held a narrow lead entering the final inning against ULM (25-30, 11-19 SBC), but the Warhawks recorded a walk-off base hit to seal a 7-6 defeat on Saturday afternoon at Lou St. Amant Field. Dylan Heine made his 14th start as a Red Wolf,...
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