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Cross County leaders, educators attend Catalyst NEA forum

JONESBORO, Ark. — Local leaders and educators from Cross County attended the annual Catalyst NEA Economic Development and Leadership Forum Thursday at the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center on the campus of Arkansas State University. The event brought business, education, government and industry leaders together to examine opportunities...

Wynne, AR · 1d
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Eastern Arkansas heritage area study open for public comment

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Community leaders gathered Friday at the Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce to review a new study on whether eastern Arkansas should become a national historic area. The goal is to bring together communities, organizations and institutions across eastern Arkansas to protect the Delta’s most important historic and...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d
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Bridge replacement project complete ahead of schedule

CLAY COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A bridge replacement project is complete almost a month ahead of schedule. The U.S. Route 62 bridge over the St. Francis River is now open to traffic. The bridge is located at the state line between Clay County, Arkansas, and Dunklin County, Missouri. The project...

Clay County, AR · 2d
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K. Carbon Explains Why West Memphis Is Not Memphis: “You In a Whole New State”

Rapper K. Carbon is making one thing clear: just because a city has Memphis in its name doesn’t mean Memphis natives claim it as part of their hometown. During a recent appearance on The Baller Alert Show, the Memphis rapper broke down the difference between Memphis, Tennessee, and West Memphis, Arkansas, explaining why locals don’t consider the two places the same.

West Memphis, AR · 1d
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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 · 4d

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Wynne, Cross County students earn awards at GenCon Summit

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — Students from the Wynne and Cross County school districts brought home awards from the annual Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Generation Conservation (GenCon) Summit in Hot Springs. Wynne Junior High School won second overall in the middle school division and received first place in...

Wynne, 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 · 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 · 3d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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.

Randolph County, AR · 4d

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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...

Trumann, AR · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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...

Jonesboro, AR · 3d

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Work begins on first phase of CREST Center in Jonesboro

Civic, business, and education leaders in Northeast Arkansas have spent decades to develop tools and relationships that would help better the workforce in the region. One of those multifaceted tools is nearing completion. Construction on the Career Readiness Education and Skills Training (CREST) Center remains on schedule. The first phase...

Jonesboro, AR · 5d

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Hunting club asks judge to dismiss St. Francis Lake Association lawsuit

POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. — An attorney for the Hatchie Coon Hunting and Fishing Club near Trumann said a lawsuit brought by the St. Francis Lake Association should be dismissed. The hunting club filed a response Thursday in Poinsett County Circuit Court to a lawsuit filed by the association in...

Trumann, AR · 5d