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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.
Pine Bluff hires company to revitalize its economy
PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The City of Pine Bluff has been working to revitalize some businesses with hopes of being able to draw more people in. That's been the goal for a while, but now the city is calling for outside help and leaders hope that a new partnership could help bring new developments.
Update: Suspect identified following police standoff
BROOKLAND, Ark. (KAIT) - Police have identified the suspect in custody following a Tuesday morning standoff that shut down Highway 49 B. According to Brookland Police Chief Jon Moore, Kendrick Anderson was wanted on a misdemeanor for fleeing with their agency. Chief Moore said they initially ran his name and...
Dillards Style a Student event benefits foster students
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 16, 2024 – There are 3,874 children in the foster care system in Arkansas, according to humanservices.arkansas.gov. A large percentage of those are school-aged children. Sandy Connor, Sales Manager at Dillard’s in Jonesboro, has a soft spot in her heart for...
Who’s stealing Street Signs?
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 16, 2024 – Over the weekend, Jonesboro Police were dispatched to the corner of Mockernut Lane and Hibiscus Court about a stolen street sign. Sharon Cecil lives near the intersection and she told police that she had video footage of two...
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...
Suspects Sought in Jonesboro Pizza Robbery
JONESBORO, Ark. – Two suspects are listed in a police report released today that detailed the robbery of a pizza delivery driver in Jonesboro. It happened around 11:08 PM on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the 2500-block of Bonnie Jean Pl. Two suspects are alleged to have robbed a 24-year-old female delivery driver employed by Pizza Hut.
Police Catch Car Break-in Suspect in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. – Authorities tracked down a vehicle break-in suspect last week in Jonesboro. On July 10, 2024, officers from the Jonesboro Police Department were notified of multiple suspects walking through a neighborhood and attempting to open car doors, according to the probable cause affidavit. Officers arrived and began searching for the suspects. Police spoke to a witness who said he had seen the suspects opening car doors. The witness gave a direction of travel.
Congressman urges action in ongoing mail issue
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Mail in Region 8 has been significantly delayed since the closure of the sorting center in Jonesboro in 2012. Some residents are receiving their mail up to three months after it was sent. “Our biggest problem is lack of accountability in first class mail,” said Congressman...
Corn College offers tours, training for Arkansas corn producers
MARIANNA, Ark. — Corn producers will have the opportunity to learn about the latest research and get hands-on training in weed control, insect and disease management, nutrient deficiency identification and more at the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s inaugural Corn College on Aug. 7. The training...
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