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School supply shopping made easy with JET
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - With the first day of school fast approaching, it’s time to get school supplies for your children. As summer winds down, stores can be packed to the gills. Jonesboro Economical Transportation (JET) aims to make it easier for you to shop. “It’s hard to even...
4H Group and Seniors enjoy memorable outing at Norfork Fish Hatchery
A group of local seniors and 4H members came together for an educational and entertaining afternoon at the Norfork Fish Hatchery recently. The event, which showcased the hatchery’s operations and the surrounding natural beauty, proved to be a hit with participants of all ages. Attendees were treated to a...
Peel Museum & Botanical Garden Awarded National Accreditation
Bentonville, AR – Peel Museum & Botanical Garden has achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) ahead of the Peel Museum’s 150th Anniversary Celebration in 2025. This accreditation is the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the museum-going public.
North Little Rock police officer on leave after firing service weapon during traffic stop
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — An investigation is underway after a North Little Rock police officer discharged their service weapon during a traffic stop, resulting in the driver fleeing on foot. According to reports, an officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of East Washington Avenue and Birch...
Lightning blamed for Batesville business fire
BATESVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Fire officials believe a lightning bolt is to blame for a Batesville business fire. On Tuesday night, multiple firefighters responded to Gilly’s Truck & Equipment Sales, 150 White Dr., after receiving reports of a fire. “Engine 3 was first on scene and confirmed the building...
Parkin Rural Water Association seeking funds for pipeline repairs after bridge collapse
PARKIN — The Parkin Rural Water Association is seeking funding for permanent repairs to a pipeline that was damaged when a Highway 42 bridge across the St. Francis River near Coldwater in Cross County collapsed last month. Water was restored on a temporary basis shortly after the June 28...
Jonesboro Resident Wins $600,000 Lottery Jackpot
JONESBORO, Ark. – A local man won a hefty sum playing the lottery recently in Monette. An anonymous resident of Jonesboro claimed a $600,000 prize from the July 10 Natural State Jackpot drawing, officials announced this week. The winner, who opted to remain unnamed, collected the prize at the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Claim Center on July 15.
Long-time Walmart employee now ‘picking’ as a personal shopper
It’s an early and busy shift for Lee Hiett, a 34-year Walmart employee, who shops almost nonstop for eight hours filling online grocery orders at the supercenter at 4208 Pleasant Crossing Blvd. in Rogers. Hiett, from Pea Ridge, has been with the personal shopper program since 2018. By the...
Wynne Fire Marshal Chris Damron announces retirement after 32 years
WYNNE — Wynne Fire Marshal Chris Damron is retiring. Damron has 32 years of service as a firefighter with 18 of that in full-time service with the Wynne Fire Department. Damron has announced his plans to retire, effective August 9. He will retire as the Fire Marshal and the city’s Building Inspector.
Little Rock Weekend Guide: July 18-21
We’re welcoming the break in excessive heat warnings and taking every opportunity to have some local fun. Let’s get into it. Bingo Bash at The Hall // Honestly, who doesn’t enjoy a good game of Bingo every once in a while? Hosted by and benefiting Access Schools, this 17th annual party offers food, drinks, raffles and lots of Bingo with big prizes. The numbers start rolling at 6 p.m. Learn more here.
Cherokee Nation Honors Three Veterans in July
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma ~ The Cherokee Nation honored three veterans with the Medal of Patriotism during the July meeting of the Council of the Cherokee Nation. Larry R. Richardson Sr. of Claremore; Clarence Wesley “Sonny” DeGraw of Jenks; and Michael William Smith of Sallisaw were recognized by Deputy Principal Chief Bryan Warner and Secretary of Veterans Affairs S. Joe Crittenden for their service and sacrifice to the country.
OnlyPlates app helping people find their favorite food in Northwest Arkansas based on dish ratings
ARKANSAS, USA — A new app is giving food connoisseurs a unique way to navigate the growing restaurant scene in Northwest Arkansas. The OnlyPlates app allows users to rate individual plates of food rather than entire restaurants and browse through other users’ ratings to explore new dishes. The...
Arkansas mother claims LISA Academy did not follow son’s IEP, pulled him from school activities
An Arkansas mother says she relied on a local school to provide the extra steps to help her child with special needs be able to learn only to see the school not make the grade.
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