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Former A-State basketball player arrested
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A former A-State basketball player faces a felony charge after police said he punched a store clerk in the back of the head while stealing cigars. On Tuesday, April 30, Craighead County District Judge Tommy Fowler signed a bench warrant for the arrest of 22-year-old Julia Lual of Jonesboro on suspicion of robbery.
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...
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 respond to shots-fired call
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro man was enjoying an early morning cup of coffee when he heard several gunshots ring out. According to the initial incident report, around 3:15 a.m. Monday, April 29, dispatch received a call about shots being heard near the 900 block of Links Circle. Upon...
'Code Orange' air quality alert issued for the Memphis metro area for Wednesday | Here's what you can do
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Health departments for Shelby County, DeSoto County, and Crittenden County all issued "Code Orange" air quality alerts for Wednesday, May 1. Air quality index guidelines determined that the air that could cause breathing issues for some people. The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), Mississippi Department of...
City to hold neighborhood clean-up day
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The City of Jonesboro will have a neighborhood clean-up day this weekend. According to a news release, the event will occur from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Scenic Hills neighborhood behind the Annie Camp Junior High School on West Nettleton Avenue.
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