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Missouri Man Takes 100-MPH Detour To Arkansas, Forgets To Leave His Gun Behind

Police Lights (TFP) A Missouri man who decided a routine traffic stop was simply not...

Kennett, MO · 2h

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Piggott Mohawks beat Manila 19-15 for first win since 2021

PIGGOTT, Ark. (KAIT) - The Piggott Mohawks won a football game Friday for the first time in five years, beating Manila 19-15. Piggott’s last win came in 2021 against Corning. The Mohawks finished that season 7-4. Head coach Trey Gossett said the win was a long time coming. “No...

Piggott, AR · 1d
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Affidavit: Paragould woman drove car into ex-boyfriend’s house; sister hid her from police

PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Paragould police arrested two sisters Sunday after an affidavit said one drove her car into her ex-boyfriend’s house and the other hindered her arrest. Joanna Nevaeh Eskridge, 19, is being held on a $125,000 cash or surety bond after Greene County District Court Judge Curtis...

Paragould, AR · 1d
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Jonesboro Man Sentenced to Probation in School Bus Threat Case

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – A Jonesboro man who threatened a school bus driver in September has pleaded guilty to a felony charge. Court documents say that Africa Elijah Anderson, 30, entered a guilty plea Nov. 9 to first-degree terroristic threatening, a class D felony. A charge of misdemeanor criminal trespassing was nolle prossed.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d
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Blytheville Unveils Nation's Largest Berlin Wall Collection at Cold War Gala

The National Cold War Center’s planned museum still has no settled construction timeline, but 36 original Berlin Wall segments now form a major part of its collection. The center introduced the pieces to the public Saturday night at a gala in Hangar 207, on the grounds of the former Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville. More than 600 people attended, including former Polish President Lech Walesa, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reported. The center says the segments will be part of its collection as it works toward a larger museum campus.

Blytheville, AR · 2d

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Man Accused of Hitting Woman With Tequila Bottle in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. — A man faces a felony charge after a woman told police he hit her in the head with a tequila bottle and choked her at a home on Nov. 8. David Lajuan Hightower is charged with second-degree domestic battering, a Class B felony. Bond was set at $75,000 on Nov. 9 by District Judge Tommy Fowler, who ordered Hightower to wear a GPS ankle monitor and comply with a no-contact order if released.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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From U.S. Marine Machinist to Arkansas Manufacturer

For Nick Ross of Jonesboro, machining was not simply a trade he discovered after leaving the military. Ross received his first machining certification while serving in the United States Marine Corps. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he used those skills to provide machining support for troops in the field. In the combat environment, equipment had to function, resources could be limited, and problems had to be solved.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Trash, Recycling Pickup Schedules in Jonesboro to be Adjusted for Veterans Day Holiday

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Sanitation schedules for the City of Jonesboro will be adjusted on Wednesday in recognition of Veterans Day. According to a social media update from the city, its offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday.

Jonesboro, AR · 6h

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Kelly’s Weekend With Yung Gravy + Brandon’s Problems In Paragould

Kelly’s weekend with Yung Gravy comes with a signed crop top, a Titanic pose, and one question… Does Brandon owe her $100? Meanwhile, Brandon’s 6 p.m. bedtime doesn’t go over well with Lesley, and Kelly wonders if anybody under 40 eats pecan pie. At Paragould’s new RAM Arena, Kelly meets a real ram and Brandon leaves with a bone to pick with Danielle Honeycutt. Plus, A-STATE game day with the Red Clay Strays, 16 KFIN Country teams headed to the playoffs, and a toast from home to Landen and Alden after Northeast Arkansas’ own royal wedding. Love Island USA scouts Memphis singles, Justin Timberlake revisits an old Britney rumor, and we’ve got Bond buzz, Stranger Things, and country news from Ella Langley, Megan Moroney, and Garth Brooks.

Paragould, AR · 1d

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Sanders Announces Appointments, Four from Jonesboro

Little Rock, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday announced appointments to various governing boards and commissions, with four of the appointees being from Jonesboro. Gina Gomez was appointed to the 2030 Arkansas Complete Count Committee. This is a new position, with her...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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These 7 Arkansas BBQ Steakhouses Pile Smoked Meats On The Table And Keep Locals Coming Back

One Arkansas barbecue spot fires up for breakfast at 5:30 in the morning. Another one lives inside an old gas station packed with retro memorabilia. I love that kind of quirk. It tells me the people running these kitchens care more about smoke and seasoning than fancy looks. One place...

Paragould, AR · 1d

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McDonald’s manager accused of stealing $760 from employee

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A McDonald’s manager is accused of using an unissued debit card to withdraw $760 from an employee’s account, according to a probable cause affidavit. Craighead County District Judge Thomas Fowler found probable cause Monday to charge Saundra Deettalynn Carcione with financial identity fraud, a...

Brookland, AR · 19h

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Father speaks out after autistic son removed from courtroom

OSCEOLA, Ark. (KAIT) - The father of an autistic man is speaking out after his son was removed from a courtroom by law enforcement officers following a hearing before a District Court Judge Catherine Dean. Daniel Thomas Jr. appeared in court Wednesday, July 22, on a misdemeanor harassment charge filed...

Osceola, AR · 2d

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Jonesboro bans camping in parks outside designated areas

Camping in Jonesboro parks is now against the law unless it takes place in a designated camping area.

Jonesboro, AR · 23h

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Crash with injuries blocks traffic on US 412

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A crash with injuries blocked traffic at the intersection of U.S. Highway 412 and State Highway 141 Monday afternoon, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. The ARDOT reported the crash at 3:39 p.m. All lanes and directions of traffic were impacted before the scene was...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Pedestrian hit by pickup truck in Pemiscot County

PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo. (Heartland News) - A pedestrian was seriously injured after they were hit by a pickup truck in Pemiscot County on Monday evening, November 9. It happened around 5:15 p.m. on County Highway 55, approximately 1 mile east of Steele. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a...

Pemiscot County, MO · 13h

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Sanders Names Four Jonesboro Residents to State Boards and Panels

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders named four Jonesboro residents to state panels that oversee census outreach, environmental rules and dental licensing, her office announced Friday, Nov. 6. Andrea Allen and Gina Gomez will serve on the 2030 Arkansas Complete Count Committee. Landon Wilson will join the...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Caruthersville man seriously injured in Pemiscot County crash

PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — A 33-year-old Caruthersville man was seriously injured in a two-vehicle crash Sunday, Nov. 8, in Pemiscot County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 11:55 a.m. on Missouri Route Z, about 1.5 miles north of Steele. Troopers said a 2001...

Pemiscot County, MO · 1d

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Short Circuit Returns for a Second Year, and First Time at Ray’s Wildcat Dragstrip in Arkansas, for a 2-Day Drag and Drive Experience!

After the initial event was held at Tulsa Raceway Park in 2025, Drag Drive Repeat moved it to the grassroots and well-storied Ray's Wildcat Dragstrip in Arkansas for the second helping of Short Circuit. The Friday and Saturday format was well received, and when final racing was complete, it was...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d