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Arkansas Town Caught in Manhunt Drama Ends with Arrest
Stacy Lee Drake, 50, was arrested in Roland, Arkansas after an exhaustive search; he faces two murder charges and one robbery charge in Sequoyah County, Oklahoma, and an additional murder charge in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Drake's extensive criminal history includes multiple murder charges across different states. The manhunt intensified in Roland...
Pleasant Plains woman killed in single-vehicle crash
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Pleasant Plains woman was killed in a crash on Friday. According to the crash report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety, at around 6 p.m. on Friday, July 5, 22-year-old Insley Vinson was driving a 2013 Cadillac north on Highway 87 in Independence County when she tried going around a curve.
Austin Reaves spending time with fans in Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Austin Reaves has been a busy guy this summer. Hosting a basketball camp with his brother just a few weeks ago, then, today, taking out time to sign autographs for fans. The Cedar Ridge legend was met at Central Toyota today by fans waiting to take...
Forecast: A tad hotter for Sunday
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Temperatures overnight tonight drop to around average or slightly below average by sunrise Sunday. A generally sunny day is forecasted for Sunday with temperatures climbing to the 90s by Sunday afternoon.Watch the videocast above to learn more. 7-Day Forecast River Valley | 7-Day Forecast Northwest Arkansas...
One killed, one injured in Franklin County crash
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Arkansas — One person was killed and another was injured after a motorcycle crash in Franklin County. A crash report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS) says that the crash occurred on July 5 at around 1:12 a.m. The report says that the motorcycle was...
Travis Posey Arrested After Arkansas Grocery Store Mass Shooting
Travis Posey has been arrested following a shocking mass shooting at the Mad Butcher grocery store in Fordyce, Arkansas, leaving three dead and multiple injured. The horrifying incident, which unfolded at the local store, not only stunned the community but also raised many questions about the motive behind such violent actions.
Building Permits: OBU files for $1M in construction
The City of Arkadelphia issued 27 building permits with an estimated construction value of $1.38 million for the months of May and June 2024. May saw 12 permits with a total value of $177,526, while 15 permits were filed in June with a total value of $1.2 million. The year-to-date...
Texarkana Airport installs Pluie changing tables in restrooms
RKANA, Ark. - The new airport terminal in Texarkana includes a number of modernized features including one product that recently appeared on the popular ABC show, "Shark Tank." Airport officials believe the new baby product will give traveling families peace of mind. The Pluie was featured on "Shark Tank" Season...
Jonesboro pet vaccine clinic pre-registration deadline moved up
Organizers make a change in plans ahead of the next low-cost pet vaccine clinic in Jonesboro. Due to high demand, organizers have moved up the pre-registration deadline a day. You now must pre-register for the clinic by noon on Tuesday, July 9. The clinic will take place on Saturday, July...
SWAC vet joins UAPB coaches
Former Grambling State head women's basketball coach Freddie Murray was named University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff associate head coach Friday. "I am thrilled to welcome Freddie Murray to our coaching staff," Head Coach Erica Leak said in a statement. "Murray's expertise and passion for the game will undoubtedly take our team to new heights. We are excited to have him join our Golden Lions family and look forward to his incredible impact on our players both on and off the court."
Opposing Groups Spar as Signatures Submitted to Exclude Pope County from Casinos
The great casino saga of Pope County rolls on. The group, Local Voters in Charge, on Friday submitted signatures to the state attorney general’s office to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot repealing the casino license recently awarded to the Cherokee Nation for a planned casino in Russellville.
Surgeon at St. Bernards makes history using new robotic system
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - St. Bernards Healthcare is excited to announce the successful completion of its first surgery using its new surgical system. Dr. Willie Harper performed the first gastric bypass surgery using the new system, which specializes in minimally invasive surgical procedures for various types of surgeries. St. Bernards...
Razorbacks’ defensive lineman Jackson lands first preseason All-American honor
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas defensive lineman Landon Jackson has earned his first preseason All-America nod, garnering second-team recognition from the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Jackson proved to be one of the nation’s most dominant pass rushers last season, tallying 44 total tackles, including 13.5 tackles for loss, with 6.5...
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