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Fire in North Little Rock leaves large cloud of smoke
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The North Little Rock Fire Department is currently at the scene of a fire that happened on Monday evening. According to reports, the NLRFD said the call of a fire at a home in the 6500 block of Corisca Drive came in at around 8:45 p.m. Crews have since been able to extinguish the fire and officials say that no one was home at the time of the fire.
Police: Multiple pizzas stolen from delivery driver
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Police are investigating after they said multiple pizzas were stolen from a delivery driver on the job. According to the initial incident report from the Jonesboro Police Department, at 11:08 p.m. on Friday, July 12, a burglary occurred in the 2500 block of Bonnie Jean Place.
Adopt a pet that handles unwanted pests
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - If you have a rodent problem at your rural home or business, a new pet could be a fix. Working cats are now available for adoption at the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society. Adoption fees are reduced to $50 since the cats work for their room and board.
Man accused of helping attack victim, causing injuries
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he helped another person attack a woman, resulting in multiple injuries. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause on Monday, July 15, to charge 23-year-old Anthony Lee Pharrow with third-degree battery/purpose of causing injury, and felony aggravated residential burglary.
Woman accused of shoving, hurting elderly woman
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A woman is behind bars after police said she shoved an elderly woman during an argument, causing her to fall and get cut in the process. Craighead County District Court Judge David Boling found probable cause on Monday, July 15, to charge Misty Smith with second-degree domestic battering/physical injury, a class C felony.
Quick Response By Hoxie Officer Saves Woman’s Life
On Monday evening the quick thinking of a dispatcher and the quick response of an officer saved a woman’s life. Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call from the residence reporting a carbon monoxide tester going off, while on the phone with dispatchers the phone line went silent. As...
Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt seeks donations and volunteers amid increased demand
The Caring and Sharing Food Pantry in DeWitt is for South Arkansas County residents seeking supplemental food assistance. Pantry organizer and volunteer Jean Prange said it is open four times a month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. “We are open the second Tuesday and Thursday and the fourth Tuesday...
Residents question why Midway, Ark. post office remains closed after 2023 fire
MIDWAY, Ark. (KY3) - Many in one Baxter County, Ark. community are wondering why their post office remains closed more than a year after a fire. In June 2023, the post office was closed because of a fire that damaged inside portions of the building. Now that the year anniversary of the fire has passed, some in the community are growing frustrated.
NWA Urban Land Institute, City of Rogers host event to plan rebuilding efforts
ROGERS, Ark. — The City of Rogers is teaming up with the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of Northwest Arkansas to help guide rebuilding efforts following the May 26 tornadoes that killed four and destroyed countless homes across Benton County. The ULI, a collection of contractors, developers, brokers, urban planners,...
NWA nonprofit launches community bail fund project
The Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition (AJRC) has launched the NWA Hummingbird Project, a revolving community bail fund designed to address issues surrounding poverty and pretrial detention in Arkansas.
Nearly two years after alleged kidnapping and murder, Amber Waterman set to appear in Benton County court
BENTON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Amber Waterman was arrested in Missouri in 2022 and charged federally for allegedly kidnapping a pregnant woman and killing her with the intent to claim her unborn child as her own. Since her arrest, Waterman has been held by authorities in Missouri awaiting a...
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston responds to complaint about abortion on ballot rejection: ‘My position remains unchanged’
The Arkansas secretary of state continues to maintain his rejection of the signatures to place an abortion amendment on the November 2024 ballot was correct.
University of Arkansas System President Bobbitt announces retirement
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The University of Arkansas (UA) System President, Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt, has announced his retirement after 13 years of dedicated service. Bobbitt said in a statement that he is thankful and honored to have had the opportunity to work with his colleagues and serve students. "One...
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