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Randy Mills elected as Poinsett County judge 

POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Randy Mills has been elected the Poinsett County judge, according to early unofficial results. According to the Poinsett County Clerk’s Office, the Republican defeated challengers Kevin W. Caldwell and John K. Hutchison. . According to the unofficial results, Mills received 3,274 votes to Caldwell’s 1,008...

Poinsett County, AR · 2d
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Farm acres the top recent property deal in Craighead County

Bane Land Farm and Cattle and Tebo Land LLC made the most significant residential and commercial property transfer in Craighead County from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, according to the Craighead County Assessor’s Office. The companies spent $1.76 million to buy crop acres. The deal was completed on Oct....

Craighead County, AR · 2d
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Camping ordinance passes in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A new city ordinance aims to prevent unauthorized camping in the city of Jonesboro. The city of Jonesboro passed Ordinance 26-038 during the city council meeting on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ordinance will not allow people to camp in any city park or parking lot unless...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d
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Couple sues Jonesboro over denial of private-club permit

A Jonesboro couple is asking a court to overturn the city’s denial of an application to sell alcohol at a proposed steakhouse.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d
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Road closure announced for Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro drivers will have to take an alternate route if they plan to drive on Main Street on Friday. The city of Jonesboro announced the 200 and 300 blocks of Main Street, between Washington and Cate avenues, will be closed from 8 a.m. to midnight Friday, Nov. 6.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Russellville's G&G Steel Wins $14M Army Corps Deal for Memphis Bridge

A family-owned steel fabricator in Russellville just locked down another major federal contract, this time worth more than $14 million to build a connector bridge headed for Memphis. G&G Steel Inc. will fabricate and deliver the steel connector bridge and related components for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under a firm-fixed-price deal valued at $14,016,810.

Memphis, TN · 3d

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TOMEKA BUTLER: Don’t just pass through West Memphis, Pine Bluff

For generations, cities like West Memphis have watched opportunity pass through on highways, railways, and waterways, often headed somewhere else. That story is changing. As chairwoman of the Arkansas Black Mayors Association, I work alongside mayors who lead some of our state’s most resilient communities. I see how hard they fight to improve infrastructure, create jobs, and prepare their cities for investment, often with limited resources and far too little recognition. That perspective compels me to share what is happening in West Memphis and Pine Bluff because their progress carries a message for communities across Arkansas.

West Memphis, AR · 13h

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Jonesboro voters reject sales and use tax 

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro voters rejected a 0.625% sales and use tax, according to unofficial election results. . The Craighead County Clerk’s Office reports 10,142 residents voted against the tax while 7,088 voted for it, minus the absentee votes. The tax would have been used to fund new and...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Jonesboro City Council to consider ban on camping in parks, parking lots

The Jonesboro City Council is set to consider another step toward restricting camping in city parks and city-owned parking lots. The ordinance is scheduled for its third reading Thursday. If approved, it would prohibit camping outside designated areas, including setting up tents or bedding for overnight use. Police and code...

Jonesboro, AR · 3d

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Marion awarded $25.7 million for railroad overpass

MARION, Ark. — The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded Marion $25.7 million to close a railroad grade crossing and build an overpass. The overpass will span a Burlington Northern Santa Fe line at Mound City Road. Marion officials plan to request construction bids late this year or early next...

Marion, AR · 3d

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West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon to win reelection

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — It’s a party in West Memphis as Mayor Marco McClendon defends his title.  The vote was called Tuesday night, with McClendon taking 81% of the vote over opponents Serenia Curtis and Cynthia McCauly. McClendon has been mayor since 2019 and will be adding another four years term to his resume. Previously he […]

West Memphis, AR · 2d

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Voters sound off on Blackburn's gubernatorial win

Memphis, TN · 1d

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State Rep. Justin J. Pearson discusses District 9 election results

Shelby County, TN · 1d

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Central Station in Memphis sells to new investors

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Central Station in Downtown Memphis has been sold, and the new plans for it could give the South Main district a big boost. There has been plenty of buzz for months along South Main in downtown Memphis about what was to come at the iconic Central Station, already home to a hotel. […]

Memphis, TN · 1d

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Shuttered South Memphis shopping center slated for demolition

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Metro Shopping Plaza at 410 E.H. Crump Boulevard near Mason Temple, notable for its “Think God!” signage, may be near its end. A demolition permit was filed late last week to tear down the 65,753-square-foot structure, which has been vacant and surrounded by chain-link for months. A 2025 fire caused damage […]

Memphis, TN · 2d

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Tennessee Democrat breaks gerrymander and wins big in the polls

Tennessee Democratic Party broke a Republican gerrymander and flipped seven state legislative seats on Tuesday night during the midterm elections. Despite heavy partisan gerrymandering passed in May to have all nine of Tennessee’s congressional districts favor Republicans, Democrats broke the gerrymander with Victoria Broderick winning TN-4, which contains Nashville, Murfreesboro and Middle Tennessee, in a massive upset, according Tennessee Secretary of State.

Tennessee · 2d

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Things to Do in Memphis This Weekend: Nov 6 to 8

Halloween is packed away and the weekend is wide open 🍂 The headliner is the Indie Memphis Film Festival, four days of local film downtown. On Saturday, Crafts and Drafts fills Crosstown Concourse with a free market of Memphis makers, and Sunday brings a 901 Wrestling title night at Minglewood and the Glenn Miller Orchestra at the Buckman. Everything is below, hour by hour.

Memphis, TN · 12h

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TN Election results for governor, House and other state races

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Memphis, TN · 3d

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Monkey spotted at large in Crockett County

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A brown monkey is at large in Crockett County, Tennessee, after a citizen reported the sighting, deputies said. A resident told deputies that her dog would not come back inside because of a small brown monkey that was running across the field in the Brim’s Corner area, near Highway 188, Highway 88, […]

Crockett County, TN · 4d