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Paragould holds first-ever Ridge Kids Triathlon
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Paragould held its first-ever Ridge Kids Triathlon on Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Paragould Community Center. Director of Parks and Recreation in Paragould, James Kashak, says that the community helped create this event. “We had some people in the community asking about if...
Animal Control and NAFA Rescue hold Rubber Duck Race event
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro Animal Control and Northeast Arkansans for Animals held a rubber duck race at Embassy Suites from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. The event invited families from around the community to come participate in duck races, a duck egg hunt, there was ice cream and prizes, and other activities for kids.
Rice center hosts first field day
The new Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center in Harrisburg welcomed more than 250 attendees to its inaugural rice field day to hear region-specific updates from researchers and extension specialists. Arkansas is the nation's top rice producer, with the top four rice producing counties in the state located in the...
Nonprofit holds annual Motorcycles on a Mission event
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A local nonprofit group known as Mpact held their third annual Motorcycles on a Mission event on Saturday at Harley Davidson in Jonesboro. Mpact is an organization committed to helping families dealing with infant loss. The members of the organization help the families grieve, help out...
Yellville, Ark. in-home daycare owner charged after two children ate pot gummies
MARION COUNTY, Ark. (KY3) - An Arkansas woman has been charged after two children got sick from eating marijuana gummies. According to Arkansas court records, 58-year-old Tamantha McPherson is charged with two counts of introduction of a controlled substance into the body of another and two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor.
Jonesboro Unlimited awarded $700,000 grant
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Jonesboro Unlimited has been awarded a $700,000 grant to support small business development and expansion by the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration. The grant will support the JumpStart Partnership, which will help local entrepreneurs and small business owners find the assistance...
Police: Man arrested after hitting police officer head-on while intoxicated
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he hit a police officer who was responding to a call head-on. According to Public Information Specialist Sally Smith with the Jonesboro Police Department, at around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 23, Sgt. Brian Arnold was driving in an unmarked car to assist in a shooting incident in Poinsett County when he was hit head-on by an oncoming vehicle.
Russellville’s Feltner’s Whatta-Burger Listed for Sale
Russellville landmark Feltner’s Whatta-Burger, an iconic restaurant with a cult following among Arkansas burger lovers, is for sale. Owner Randy Ellis said he and his wife, Missy, considered selling the business for a year before listing it this summer. “We hope that somebody will come that wants to take...
United Way Hosts Softball Tournament
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – August 24, 2024 – The 9th annual Batting for a Better Tomorrow softball tournament is happening this weekend at the Southside Softball Complex. Erin Calhoon, Development Director for the United Way of Northeast Arkansas, said 19 teams are scheduled to participate in...
Racers Close Out Week With Sunday Afternoon Match At Arkansas State
Murray State returns to Jonesboro, Arkansas for the first time in 10 years. The Racers aim to get back in the win column when they face the Arkansas State Red Wolves on Sunday, August 25 at 1 p.m. CT at the A-State Soccer Park in Jonesboro, Ark. Sunday's match marks...
Tate to Build Facility in Pocahontas, Create 148 Jobs
Tate Inc., a prominent market leader in advanced data and flooring solutions, announced Friday that it will build a manufacturing facility in Pocahontas that will support 148 new jobs over the next five years. The new manufacturing facility will focus on fabricating steel frames for data centers, further strengthening the...
Fire damages residence in northwest Mountain Home
A fire damaged a residence in the northwest portion of Mountain Home Saturday morning. No injuries were reported from the blaze at 48 Hazelnut Circle. According to the Mountain Home Fire Department, the alarm came in at 5:13. Personnel responded to the residence owned by Jason Wilkinson and were on the scene for nearly three hours.
Flyer Q&A: Callie Kent on supporting Fayetteville’s live music and local artists
Like every late summer and fall in Fayetteville, there’s a lot of live music happening. Even more so lately with new DIY groups working with established venues and hosting shows wherever they can. It can be difficult to keep track of everything. Luckily for us, Callie Kent has been...
St. Bernard’s will be hosting 2024 Men’s Health Day
The event will take place September 20th from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m. at the St. Bernard's Auditorium, located at 505 East Washington Avenue in Jonesboro. The event is free and open to the public and will include screening opportunities such as sleep apnea, a flexibility assessment, prostate exam, blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, and much more.
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