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Arkansas teen with cancer goes viral after reaction to gift
HEBER SPRINGS, Ark. (KAIT/KARK) - An Arkansas teen with cancer has gone viral after her reaction to receiving a thoughtful gift was posted online. Content partner station KARK reported a TikTok of 13-year-old Kaylee Walker receiving a gift over 5.8 million views. Walker said when her hair fell out due...
Woman accused of forging $25,000+ check
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Jonesboro woman after they said she forged a check for over $25,000. On Friday, Aug. 16, Craighead County District Court Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to charge 29-year-old Alexus Gaston with first-degree forgery, a Class B felony. According to the affidavit, on...
Hurst refutes claims in Auditor’s book detailing state’s largest welfare scandal
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - A former U.S. Attorney is refuting claims the state auditor makes in a new book that Mike Hurst was moving too slow in prosecuting those involved in the largest welfare embezzlement scheme in state history. Recently, White released, “Mississippi Swindle: Brett Favre and the Welfare Scandal...
Ole Miss to close diversity division
The University of Mississippi plans to shutter its Division of Diversity and Community Engagement following a yearlong internal review, the chancellor announced in a campus-wide email Friday. In its place, the state’s flagship university will create a Division of Access, Opportunity and Community Engagement to redouble its efforts to help...
Mississippi woman files lawsuit after discovering dead mice in beverage can
A Mississippi woman has filed a lawsuit against US Beverage Packers, LLC, alleging a horrifying discovery in her AriZona Arnold Palmer Lite drink. The Oxford Eagle reports that Shannon Sellers claims she found two dead mice at the bottom of her can, leading to significant emotional and physical distress. On...
Man hurt in shooting outside Railgarten
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was injured Friday night in a shooting outside a restaurant and concert venue in Midtown. Police responded to a shooting at Railgarten on Central Avenue at 8:28 p.m. Memphis Police say the victim went to the hospital in non-critical condition. According to police, no suspect information is available at this […]
Walnut Grove Road litter causes call for action
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — If you’ve ever driven through the intersection of Germantown Parkway and Walnut Grove Road going westbound, you’ve likely seen the trash that seemingly grows bigger by the day. But, one Cordova woman said enough is enough. “I see the trash on Walnut Grove all...
25 teams in 25 days: Bay Tigers
“It does not matter if we do it perfect on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday,” head coach Jeremy Turcotte said. “We have got to go and get paid on Friday nights.”. The Bay Tigers finished last season 4-7 but could have very easily seen their regular season record reversed as three losses came in one score games. While each and every year can bring on new challenges, coach Turcotte and his players understand what they need to do to put a higher number in the win column.
A-State Football Tailgating Opportunities and Experiences Continue to Expand
JONESBORO, Ark. – The variety of ways to experience Arkansas State football tailgating on Red Wolves game days continues to grow with the addition of an Alpha Pack event for all six home games in 2024, complimenting Dustin White Realty Tailgate City at Mike Watson Park and free tailgating options surrounding Centennial Bank Stadium.
3 men accused of stealing cars for parts, running chop shop, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis Police Department has arrested and charged three men accused of running an illegal chop shop. On August 14, officers responded to a call regarding a stolen car spotted at a location on Thomas Street. When officers arrived, they discovered the stolen car and several...
New leadership chosen for Jonesboro Christmas Parade
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - After a month of speculation and uncertainty surrounding the annual Jonesboro Christmas parade, the city has chosen Heather Talley to lead the efforts. This happened after the previous leadership of the parade decided to step down. Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver said that the parade is an...
Tennessee state Rep. John Ragan challenges primary loss, alleges illegal crossover voting
Tennessee state Rep. John Ragan, R-Oak Ridge, is challenging his primary loss, alleging more than 1,000 Anderson County voters who were not legitimate Republicans crossed over to cast a GOP ballot in the race he lost by just 258 votes. Ragan's challenge rests on controversial state law that states only "bona fide"...
Prosecutor Requests State Investigation of Police Beating Video Involving Fired Jonesboro Officer
JONESBORO, Ark. — A shocking video that resulted in the immediate termination of a Jonesboro police officer last week will be investigated by the Arkansas State Police (ASP). Prosecuting Attorney Sonia F. Hagood told NEA Report on Friday that she had requested ASP open an investigation into the violent...
MSCS superintendent files police report against nonprofit co-chair after alleged confrontation
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Memphis Shelby County Schools Superintendent Dr. Marie Feagins filed a police report against the co-chair of a nonprofit organization that has had dealings with the school district in the past. According to the report, Dr. Feagins was leaving a meeting in East Memphis on August 8 with...
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