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Documentary to feature Holocaust survivor with Paragould ties
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A Holocaust survivor’s story will be immortalized through film. On Monday, B&B Productions, a California production company, announced the fourth film in its series Generation to Generation, will be filmed in Paragould and Greene County. The film will feature the story of Holocaust survivor Harry...
Cities look forward after RAISE grant denial
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The cities of Jonesboro and Paragould are committed to improving infrastructure even after a recent setback. Last week, the two cities, who applied for a RAISE grant jointly, found out that they didn’t get the grant. Paragould Mayor Josh Agee said he’s committed to bringing...
Utah State to fire former Arkansas State coach Blake Anderson, 2 other staffers after Title IX review
Utah State coach Blake Anderson reacts to a penalty during the second half of the team’s NCAA college football game against Boise State on Nov. 18, 2023, in Logan, Utah. Utah State says it’s firing Blake Anderson after an external review of allegations that he hadn’t complied with Title IX policies regarding the reporting of sexual misconduct cases. Defensive coordinator and defensive ends coach Nate Dreiling will be Utah State’s interim head coach during the upcoming season. (Photo courtesy of The Herald Journal via Associated Press)
NYIT to Assume Operations of A-State EMT, Paramedic Programs
New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and Arkansas State University have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for NYIT to take over the Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and Paramedic programs previously offered by Arkansas State University. “We’re thrilled to have the opportunity to lead this outstanding program and ensure that...
19-Year-Old Arrested for Alleged Armed Robbery at Cracker Barrel
JONESBORO, Ark. – A violent robbery attempt at Cracker Barrel has resulted in the arrest of a suspect on several charges in Jonesboro. The alleged crime happened on June 25, with Jonesboro officers responded to the parking lot of Cracker Barrel in reference to a disturbance. Police made contact with witnesses and the alleged victim.
Copenhaver to seek 2nd term as Jonesboro mayor
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver will seek a second term. The former state representative was first elected to as Jonesboro mayor in 2020. No other candidates have announced their intentions to challenge Copenhaver. The filing deadline is Aug. 7. “I love this city, I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, and I’m...
Sanders introduces pilot program to reduce cell phone use in public schools
(The Center Square) - Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is including a plan to limit cell phone use in schools as part of a mental health pilot program. The governor asked schools on Tuesday to apply for a grant program that includes funding for pouches where students can store their phones during the school day. "The average American teen now spends nearly 5 hours a day on social media, usually...
July Fourth-cast: ‘Oppressive’ heat
Dangerous heat will build over Arkansas through Independence Day, the National Weather Service in Little Rock said Tuesday. A cold front will follow Thursday night and Friday, and will bring cooler, drier, and more seasonal air this weekend. Oppressive conditions will continue Wednesday and Independence Day, with afternoon temperatures topping...
Good fences make good neighbors
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 2, 2024 – According to a report from JPD over the weekend, two neighbors are not happy with each other in the south side of town. One neighbor, the complainant, lives on Turtle Creek Rd. She told police that her neighbor...
Two year old left home alone
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 2, 2024 – According to a JPD report, a father “left his two year old at home without anyone knowing locked in a bedroom alone.”. The child’s mother reported the incident to JPD on Saturday, stating that her son’s father...
Traffic Stops Lead Police to Drug and Arrests
JONESBORO, Ark. – A traffic stop for hazardous driving resulted in two arrests Friday in Jonesboro. Around 7:34 PM on June 28 near the intersection of Allen Avenue and Main Street, JPD Officer Levi Chism initiated a traffic stop on a black 2003 Saturn L200 for crossing the center line.
Entergy Arkansas prepares to fill energy gap for when Independence, Redfield coal plants close
In a recently published Arkansas Business interview, Entergy Arkansas CEO Laura Landreaux said the state’s largest electrical utility should know by the end of 2024 what its replacement strategies will be when it shuts down its Independence County coal-fired plant in 2030. “That’s all under development now,” Landreaux told...
Suspect Faces Felonies for Allegedly Striking Officer, Nurses
JONESBORO, Ark. – A suspect faces several felony charges after an involuntary admission became violent Friday in Jonesboro. Around 10 AM on June 28, officers were dispatched to the 1800-block of Highland Drive for a crisis intervention. While much of the report is masked, the decision was made to take the subject into custody to be evaluated by medical personnel.
KASU News: Landlord Lawsuit, Voting Rights, and Public Safety
Today's headlines from KASU News cover various topics including Attorney General Tim Griffin's lawsuit against Jonesboro landlords for sexual harassment, progressive groups in Arkansas opting not to involve the U.S. Supreme Court in a Voting Rights Act case, and a Southeast Arkansas healthcare system using grants to promote healthy eating.
Neighbors energized after massive overhaul of Arkansas women’s hoops
FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas women’s basketball head coach Mike Neighbors understands how some might not get the excitement he currently has about his job. After all, his program has missed the NCAA Tournament the past two years, last season’s entire starting five is out the door and there are wealth of new faces from a lot of faraway places now on the roster.
July 5 deadline for ballot initiatives
Arkansan's may get to vote on whether sales tax should be implemented on feminine hygiene products and diapers, if people get to grow marijuana, school standards and more! Want to know where to sign?
Governor appoints Arkadelphia’s Tim Knight to state medical practice board
LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders this week announced appointments to various state boards. Among them is Tim Knight, of Arkadelphia, to the Osteopathic Rural Medical Practice Student Loan and Scholarship Board. The term expires July 1, 2027. Knight is a professor of biology at Ouachita Baptist...
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