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Pocahontas mayoral race headed to run-off election

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Pocahontas mayoral race is headed to a run-off. According to unofficial results from the Randolph County Clerk’s Office, incumbent Keith Futrell received 545 votes to Danny Swann’s 298 votes, Aaron Winebaugh’s 243, and Justin Jones’ 78 votes. Under Arkansas law, if...

Pocahontas, AR · 2d

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Randolph County USDA Food Distribution

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will be in Randolph County to set up a USDA Food Distribution. We will be in Ravendon Springs. If you are interested in this program and live in the county, please stop by November 4th from 9 a.m.- 11 a.m., or until the food runs out.

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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...

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Steve Ditto elected as Hoxie mayor 

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Steve Ditto has been elected as Hoxie’s mayor, according to early unofficial results. The Lawrence County Clerk’s Office reports Ditto defeated incumbent Mayor Tim Taylor by a vote of 279 to 157. Taylor resigned from office last month but his name still appeared on...

Hoxie, AR · 2d

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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.

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Batesville salon rebuilding after Halloween fire

BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A fire broke out Saturday night on Main Street in Batesville while families were out trick-or-treating. The fire damaged The Studio Salon, a hair salon that has been open for more than 20 years. Stained windows and burnt ceilings are visible inside the salon, and insulation...

Batesville, AR · 3d

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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 · 1d

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Movie Night lights up Cave City Pocket Park tonight

CAVE CITY — Families are heading to the Cave City Pocket Park tonight for a free community movie night hosted by the Heart of Cave City organization. Activities kick off at 4:30 p.m. as the park opens its seating area. Organizers encourage attendees to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Admission is entirely free, and complimentary popcorn will be provided.

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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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Magnitude 2.2 Arkansas Earthquake Recorded Near Salem

A magnitude 2.2 earthquake was recorded in northern Arkansas Sunday night as seismic activity continues across the region. The U.S. Geological Survey says the quake struck at approximately 9:10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, about 4 miles north-northwest of Salem in Fulton County. Other small earthquakes recorded in the region between...

Fulton County, AR · 20h

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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...

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White River Wonderland lights up new home while Riverside Park gets makeover

BATESVILLE, Ark. — Batesville’s holiday light show is moving from the riverbank to a new neighborhood this year, with White River Wonderland setting up at the Batesville Community Center while Riverside Park gets a makeover. The display opens Nov. 25. The lights, laughter, and memories of White River...

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Several races in northeast Arkansas head to Dec. 1 runoffs

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Voters in four northeast Arkansas counties will decide nine races in runoffs Dec. 1, according to unofficial election results. The races include five mayoral contests and four city council contests. Craighead County. Incumbent LJ Bryant and Patti Lack will meet in a runoff for Jonesboro City...

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Askeland upsets Ladyman in House race

In a surprise State House race, Democrat Erika Askeland defeated her incumbent opponent Jack Ladyman, R-Jonesboro, on election night (Nov. 3). With 100% of the votes counted, Askeland held a 51% (3,537) lead against Ladyman, who was at 49% (3,435), according to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office, a difference of 102 votes.

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Jay Paul Woods re-elected as Trumann mayor 

TRUMANN, Ark. (KAIT) - Incumbent Mayor Jay Paul Woods has been re-elected as Trumann’s mayor, according to early unofficial results. The Poinsett County Clerk’s Office reports Woods received 840 votes Heather Shrader’s 354, Johnny Shane Blagg’s 221, and Debbie Cook’s 81. For more election results, click...

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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 · 2d

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Federal grant sends ASUMH classrooms, advising and welding training deeper into the Ozarks

Arkansas State University-Mountain Home has won a $720,298 federal grant that will put new classroom technology in a Searcy County high school, a vocational center in Leslie and the state prison at Calico Rock, along with its own campus. The money comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Distance Learning...

Mountain Home, AR · 2d

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Financing Jonesboro’s mixed-use future

Jonesboro’s growth pattern is shifting as the city approaches 100,000 residents. Guided by initiatives such as Plan Jonesboro and the “Destination 100K” vision, and backed by strong community leadership and partnerships, our community is moving away from traditional commercial and residential sprawl toward modern, walkable, mixed-use developments that integrate residential, retail, office, medical, and entertainment spaces.

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Rosie man to be inducted into Military Veterans Hall of Fame

When Judy Ferrell walked in to buy a commemorative brick honoring her father’s military service, she expected a simple receipt. She walked out with a mission — and ended up securing his place in the Arkansas Military Veterans Hall of Fame. The late Pfc. Avner W. McBride of...

Rosie, AR · 3d

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