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Man accused of cashing fraudulent $25,000+ check
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Police arrested a Jonesboro man they said cashed a check worth over $25,000 that was determined to be fraudulent. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, Craighead County District Court Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to charge 38-year-old Richestra L. Gibbs with first-degree forgery, a class B felony.
Countdown to Arkansas football season: College, high school teams prepare for kickoff
EASTERN ARKANSAS — We are a little over two weeks away from the start of the college football season. Both Arkansas and Arkansas State will begin play on Saturday, Aug. 31. The Hogs will play UAPB in Little Rock while Arkansas State opens the season in Jonesboro against the UCA Bears.
Events planned to welcome students to the A-State campus during Wolves Up Week
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Classes at Arkansas State University start on Tuesday, Aug. 20, and numerous events will be held leading up to and after classes start to welcome new and returning students to campus. Most of the Wolves Up Week events will be hosted by the Student Activities Board...
14 Aug 2024 Trojans head to Jonesboro for season opener
LITTLE ROCK — The 2024 season is officially underway as the Trojans hit the road to Jonesboro, Arkansas, for a season opener against the Arkansas State Red Wolves. Thursday’s match will mark the 28th meeting between these programs, with the last official meeting resulting in a 0-0 tie on September 4, 2022. The Trojans currently trail in the series with a record of 8-13-6. Scouting the Red Wolves.
Arkansas State women’s soccer kicks off 2024 season on Thursday
AUGUST 15 | 4:00 PM | ESPN+ | A-STATE SOCCER COMPLEX. The Red Wolves have added 12 newcomers for the 2024 campaign, bringing in 11 freshman along with Keegyn Applegate, who transferred in from George Mason. Calum Langdale also joined the coaching staff during the offseason and will work with the goalkeepers.
Application for park upgrade forwarded to full council
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Finance and Administration Council Committee met Tuesday evening to discuss funding for upgrades at Allen Park. On the agenda was an application for a grant worth $190,000 from the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and Tourism. The application originally included a 50% local match of...
AAA: Crude oil costs drive up Arkansas gas prices
(The Center Square) - Gas prices increased in Arkansas this week as crude oil prices rebounded, AAA said Thursday. The average cost of gas statewide rose six cents from last week to $3.13 a gallon, AAA said. That average is still 36 cents less per gallon than this day last year and remains below the national average. Arkansas has the eighth-lowest gas price average in the country, according to AAA. ...
Two Arkansas Women Startled by Encounter with Mountain Lions
Two Arkansas women were hiking at an Arkansas State Park at Hawksbill Crag at Whitaker Point in Newton County late Monday evening when they encountered two mountain lions. The women had hiked to one of Arkansas' most photographed mountain bluffs in the state Hawksbill Crag at Whitaker Point hoping to get a glimpse of the Perseid Meteor Shower but instead got a glimpse of two mountain lions too close for comfort.
Two big events set for bowhunters before opening day
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas deer season officially kicks off this year with the new early buck archery hunt scheduled for Sept. 7-9, and that has many bowhunters chomping at the bit to get in the woods. If you’re looking for an early taste of the season to come, The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation, and many of their partners in conservation have two opportunities to get excited to climb into a tree with a stick and string.
Friday, August 16 Forecast: More storms before a long mild, quiet stretch
Last night’s round of storms produced hail, some wind, and a lot of rain. Reports from Wright, Texas and Howell Counties were especially impressive with reports of 5″. This of course led to some flooding and quick rises on rivers in the area (something to thing about if you plan on floating this weekend). More […]
The Real Deal: James + James Brings Arkansas Authenticity to Custom Furniture Market
In an Amazon and IKEA world, finding fine, real-wood furniture can be a trial. At James + James, the handcrafted furniture brand based in Springdale best known for custom, solid-wood dining tables and beds handmade by master carpenters in Arkansas, heirloom and custom furniture takes time, talent and tenacity. HOW...
Medical marijuana study details Arkansans’ use of the drug, raises questions from lawmakers
More than half of Arkansans using medical marijuana in 2021 used the drug as a pain reliever, and a large proportion of patients have used it to treat post-traumatic stress disorder, according to study findings presented to state lawmakers Wednesday. The study, conducted by the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement, is the first ever population-based study […]
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