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Dead dog may have contaminated river in Arkansas
LEPANTO, ARK. — Police Chief of Lepanto, Arkansas says the “Little River” that runs through the Poinsett County town is now off limits. This comes after police say they received a disturbing call over the weekend. “Sunday morning, I received a call that they found a dead dog in the river,” Lepanto Arkansas Police Chief […]
Victims identified in deadly Jonesboro crash
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police have identified the victims in a deadly two-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon in Craighead County. Arkansas State Police said the crash happened at 3:34 p.m. at the intersection of Highland Drive and Highway 18 at Dr. Martin Luther King Drive. in Jonesboro. According to...
Nine people arrested after illegal gambling at gas station, grocery store, sheriff's office says
EARLE, Ark. - Deputies raided an Arkansas grocery store and gas station and arrested nine people in connection to illegal gambling, the Crittenden County Sheriff's Office said. The sheriff's office said they had been investigating the Stein's Grocery and Market and Valero Service Station in Earle for months after getting...
70 'unhealthy' dogs, 3 children rescued from Arkansas home, sheriff says
HUGHES, Ark. - The discovery of about 70 small dogs at a home with children inside living in filth led to three people being arrested Tuesday, according to the Crittenden County Sheriff's Department. WL Crump, 44, Victoria Martinez, 37, and Martin Miller, 61, were charged with endangering the welfare of...
May 17: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Friday on Good Morning Region 8. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are on the radar this morning and scattered storms are still possible throughout the day. Rain chances will start to go down heading into the weekend. Temperatures will be in...
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...
ASU-Newport expanding trucking program to more campuses
NEWPORT, Ark. (KAIT) - If you are interested in learning how to drive an 18-wheeler, you’ll soon have a chance. ASU Newport is expanding its Commercial Driver Training program to its Jonesboro and Marked Tree campuses. The new facilities will have two trucks at each location to accommodate at...
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,...
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