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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...
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...
Jonesboro woman falls victim to “Nigerian” scam
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – May 15, 2024 – A Jonesboro woman reported to JPD that she was deceived on the internet and ultimately became a victim of a scam. The 40 year old victim told Jonesboro Police that she was contacted on Facebook by an individual...
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 […]
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,...
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...
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...
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