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First United Methodist Church awaits insurance settlement to rebuild after March 2023 tornado
WYNNE — One of the Wynne churches destroyed in the March 31, 2023, tornado is still waiting for an insurance settlement in order to rebuild. Pastor Matt Carter of the First United Methodist Church in Wynne said the matter is now before the Arkansas Insurance Commission. First United Methodist...
Stuttgart City Council finalizes lease for automated garbage truck; residents raise concerns over gas tank placement
The Stuttgart City Council finalized the lease of an automated garbage truck during Tuesday’s regular council meeting, where all aldermen were in attendance. The council voted unanimously to approve Resolution 2024-05, finalizing the lease of a 2024 Peterbilt truck with a 20-yard New Way Cobra. The new truck will cost $235,000, with 24 monthly lease payments of $3,764.56 and a balloon payment of $169,000. The lease rate is 5.78 percent. The truck was first approved earlier this year when the city decided to switch to trash bins and an automated truck.
Arkansas State coaches Justin Kostick, Brian Dooley, and MJ Shaw receive contract extensions
Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Jeff Purinton announced Thursday that head women’s bowling coach Justin Kostick, head women’s soccer coach Brian Dooley and head women’s golf coach MJ Desbiens Shaw have all received three-year contract extensions. All three have compiled the most victories among all...
ASBTDC to Offer Free Consulting Sessions in August
JONESBORO – Helping future entrepreneurs realize their dreams of owning a business, the Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer four opportunities in August. ASBTDC provides one-to-one confidential guidance to business owners and entrepreneurs. Primary areas of assistance include business planning, financial...
Meteorologist emphasizes importance of preparing for rip currents
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A meteorologist is flagging water dangers for those planning summer trips to the beach. More than 20 deaths this year have been attributed to rip currents along the Gulf Coast. Meteorologist Jessica Chace, with the National Weather Service in Mobile, says the beach flag system is...
Council Discusses Valley View Area Rezoning Appeal
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 17, 2024 – The Jonesboro City Council moved the appeal of a rezoning decision by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission (MAPC) to its third reading Tuesday night. Property Owners Jeremy and Fara Moore made a formal request to the MAPC in...
Police chief on balancing safety and budget for proposed entertainment district
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro police face budgetary constraints that may impact security measures if a proposed entertainment district gets the green light from the city council. During Tuesday’s session, the Jonesboro City Council advanced a proposal for an entertainment district to its third reading. The district would enforce...
Woman recognized for helping save family from house fire
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A woman was recognized by the City of Jonesboro for her efforts in helping save a family from a house fire. On Tuesday, July 16, Tina Lott was awarded the Citizen Award from the Jonesboro Fire Department and the city for her actions on Saturday, July 6, when a house fire occurred on Fairview Drive.
Back-to-school supply drive to help foster children
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – You still have time to give back to help foster children make sure they have supplies for the new school year. The Together We Foster School Supply Drive began on Monday, June 17, and goes until Thursday, July 25. Lindsey Roberts, executive director of Together...
Funding for new I-55 bridge 'welds anew the heart of a nation,' again, leaders say
At the Metal Museum on Thursday, state and local leaders joined Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt to celebrate plans to rebuild the Interstate 55 bridge that connects Tennessee and Arkansas and the $393.7 million federal investment awarded as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act. On July 12, U.S. Rep. Steve Cohen and Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced the federal grant that would aid in the total funding of the project, which is estimated to cost between $800 million and $1 billion.
AAA: Crude oil likely behind the rise of gas prices
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — For a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, the statewide gas price average in the Natural State is $3.15, according to the AAA Arkansas Weekend Gas Watch. Compared to this day last week, the price has risen by seven cents. Today's price is two cents less per gallon compared to this day last year.
Beck Center for Veterans Hosts Second Annual Golf Tournament
JONESBORO – The Beck Center for Veterans at Arkansas State University will host its second annual golf tournament on Thursday, August 29. Teams are invited to register for a four-person scramble, which will be held at Paragould Country Club. Registration is $400 per team and includes range balls, green fees, lunch, and four mulligans per team.
Store hosting Style-A-Student event for foster kids
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT)—A Jonesboro store wants to ensure that foster children start the school year in style. Dillards, 3000 E. Highland Dr., is hosting a “Style a Student” event from July 27 through Aug. 11. Will Via, the store manager, said the program works much like the...
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