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AR police department cancels AR-15 raffle after controversy
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Forrest City Police Department called off a raffle fundraiser just hours after it began due to controversy regarding the big prize. The police department said on Wednesday that they were partnering with neighboring business, EZ Pawn shop, to raffle off a brand-new AR-15 rifle. The gun would have come equipped with […]
Soccer Game Recap: Hickory Ridge Comes Up Short
Hickory Ridge was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 2-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Lake Norman Wildcats. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Hickory Ridge of the 2-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April.
KAIT Athletes of the Month (April 2024)
The votes are in and it’s time to announce the KAIT Athletes of the Month for April They’re nominated and voted on by you on kait8.com. Boys Athlete of the Month: Bo Cook (Cross County) The April Boys Athlete of the Month is Bo Cook of Cross County....
Baseball Recap: West Side wins going away against Marked Tree
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but West Side had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over the Marked Tree Indians. Considering West Side has won 15 contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Softball Game Recap: Hughes Comes Up Short
Hughes is still looking for their season's first win. They lost 13-5 to the Lewis County Panthers on Thursday. For Lewis County's part, Addison Morgan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. Morgan was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a double.
Over 20 arrests, 300 citations issued by Arkansas State Police during special operation
CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark. — During a 33-hour-long police patrol in Crittenden County, there were 372 citations issued by Arkansas State Police and 23 people arrested for various charges including some felony charges for possession of drugs, guns, fleeing, and DWI. Police seized over 10 firearms, recovered two stolen vehicles,...
Three kids, over 50 dogs rescued in Crittenden County after welfare check
UPDATE: Initially, the Crittenden County Sheriff’s Department said there were two children taken from the home. They provided an update, saying it was three children taken. The story has been updated to reflect the new information. ** CRITTENDEN COUNTY, Ark.– Three children and dozens of small dogs were rescued from a residence near Hughes, Arkansas, […]
'Code Orange' air quality alert issued for the Memphis metro area for Wednesday | Here's what you can do
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Health departments for Shelby County, DeSoto County, and Crittenden County all issued "Code Orange" air quality alerts for Wednesday, May 1. Air quality index guidelines determined that the air that could cause breathing issues for some people. The Shelby County Health Department (SCHD), Mississippi Department of...
Hughes Police Department in Arkansas Regains Active Status After Compliance with State Standards
The Hughes Police Department in Arkansas is set to be reactivated, following a unanimous vote by the Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training (CLEST). The decision came less than a month after the department was stripped of its active status due to non-compliance with state law enforcement standards, according to a WREG report.
No swimming allowed in Northeast Arkansas river
LEPANTO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police in one Poinsett County town are telling residents and visitors to stay out of the water. The Lepanto Police Department said Sunday that the Little River is off-limits to swimmers and anglers. A spokesperson with the police department said people have been throwing trash into...
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