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Police: Teen arrested after crashing truck into building while drunk
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested an 18-year-old after they said he drove into a building while intoxicated. Davin Jones is being charged with violation of omnibus DWI act and second-degree criminal mischief/recklessly damages or destroys $5,000 or more. According to the Paragould Police Captain Jason Elms, at around 3:15...
Jonesboro Pre-K Center hosts Trike-A-Thon for St. Jude
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Jonesboro Pre-K Center hosted a Trike-A-Thon for St. Jude on Thursday. The money raised goes towards kids receiving medical treatment through St. Jude. It was a day of fun with glow dancing, an ice-cream party, a blow-up house, and riding trikes. Although it was a...
Police: Man arrested after confrontation with biker group
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Paragould police arrested a man late Saturday evening after they say he was confronted by a group known as Bikers Against Predators. Captain Jason Elms confirmed to K8 News that 36-year-old Nathen Perkins is being held in the Greene County Jail and faces charges of possession or use of child sexual abuse material and internet stalking of a child.
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...
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