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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...
Earthquake recorded near Smithville
SMITHVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A 2.1 magnitude earthquake was reported near Smithville Friday evening. The United States Geological Survey reported the earthquake happened shortly before 9 p.m. on May 10. The earthquake had a depth of 17 kilometers and happened about 5 miles northeast of Smithville. No one reported feeling...
Man arrested in fight involving pregnant woman
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he attacked a pregnant woman. On Monday, May 13, Craighead County District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to charge 18-year-old Jacorey Hamilton with third-degree battery against a pregnant woman. According to the affidavit, on Saturday, May 11,...
Jonesboro Student Honored with D.A.R.E. Top Essay Award
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - On Monday at a local ceremony, Victoria Dut of Fox Meadow School of Creative Media was honored with the D.A.R.E. Top Essay Award, highlighting her standout composition among over 1,300 students. The Jonesboro Police Department, having launched its D.A.R.E. program seven years ago following state program...
Community working side-by-side to support firefighter injured in off-duty crash
HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) – A Northeast Arkansas community is coming together to support one of their own. Firefighter Bobby Davis of Hardy suffered serious injuries in a side-by-side crash in March. “I was taking my side-by-side back to the house. I rolled and crushed all four of my fingers...
Man arrested in connection to car break-ins
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Pine Bluff man after they said he broke into several cars and stole credit and debit cards. On Monday, May 13, Craighead County District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to charge 31-year-old Davanta Iverson with breaking or entering/articles from a vehicle and theft of property - credit/debit cards.
VOTE 2024: Election to decide next leader of Randolph County city
POCAHONTAS, Ark. (KAIT) - Voters have been racing to the polls over the last few days to decide the next leader of the city of Pocahontas. After the former mayor’s passing in December, the city announced it would hold a special election in May to elect a mayor to finish Keith Sutton’s term.
Vigil held for a Craighead County Inmate
A vigil was held on May 10th for Brock Austin Tyner, a 21-year-old Craighead County inmate who died while in custody. The vigil was held outside Wash Time Coin Laundry where he was arrested. Police on May 3rd were dispatched for a "crisis intervention" call. Police on the scene reported...
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