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WATCH: Mustang leads Arkansas State Police on chase through West Memphis
MEMPHIS, Tenn — Two people from West Tennessee are charged after Arkansas State Police (ASP) said they led troopers on a high-speed chase through West Memphis. ASP released dash cam video of the chase. ASP investigators said just after 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, witnesses reported a...
Program offers students a second chance
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - A Northeast Arkansas college is offering a second chance to those accused of committing a crime. Arkansas Northeastern College and the Arkansas Division of Community Correction Parole and Probation have launched the Deferred Adjudication Resulting in New Growth (DARING) Program. Willie Williams, Jr., ANC’s director for...
Pine Bluff School District security all to be armed
The security team for the Pine Bluff School District will all be armed, its new director said. Foster Baker told the PBSD board Monday all security officers for the district are required by Arkansas State Police to undergo training to be commissioned. The officers are all hired by the district and are trained in Arkansas law, weapon handling, use of force and handling stressful situations.
Mr Brews Taphouse Continues Growth with Expansion into Arkansas
Growing craft beer brand’s latest partnership will bring its tasty brews to The Natural State. , the award-winning, full-service craft brew pub and restaurant, will soon expand into Arkansas via a franchise partnership with Andy Patel, President and CEO of Span Holding LLC of Little Rock. The new Mr...
Bailey Library joins Oberlin Group of Libraries
Bailey Library Makes History as First in Arkansas to Join Oberlin Group of Libraries. Hendrix College’s Olin C. Bailey Library has become the first library in Arkansas to earn the prestigious affiliation with the Oberlin Group of Libraries. This accomplishment solidifies the library’s position among top-tier liberal arts colleges, reflecting the high quality of education provided at Hendrix College.
Fort Smith schools trying phone-free program this upcoming school year
FORT SMITH, Ark. — At a board meeting on July 22, Fort Smith Public Schools announced a pilot program aimed at creating phone-free environments at schools in the district. Starting in the upcoming 2024-25 school year, Kimmons Middle School and Ramsey Middle School will use Yondr pouches to securely store students' phones and electronics during the school day.
A colorful collaboration between students and a small business
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - High school art students completed a mural for a small business in Downtown Paragould. Eleven Paragould High School students spent several days tracing, sketching, and painting a mural for Applelicious Gourmet Apples and Treats. Senior Reese Fulkerson said the idea sprouted from the owner’s generosity.
City of Leachville to revise city condemnation ordinance
LEACHVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - The city of Leachville is working to revise a city ordinance to make condemning properties easier. Under the city’s current ordinance, a property owner has to be given 30 days before the council votes to condemn the property. After the vote, the property owner has...
Arkansas secretary of agriculture asks attorney general to investigate possible Chinese ownership of Sebastian County business
Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward is asking Attorney General Tim Griffin to investigate a Sebastian County business for Chinese government ties.
Arkansas Lottery Player Wins $500K via Scratch-Off Ticket
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has handed a significant prize to yet another lucky winner. According to the lottery, Michael R, of Dumas, has won $500,000 playing the $20 200X the Win instant game. Michael Won the Game’s Top Prize. The winning ticket, according to lottery officials, was sold...
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