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Keeping your pets calm, safe during July 4th fireworks
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Fourth of July is right around the corner and while we will be enjoying time with our family and friends, including watching fireworks, we also need to consider our furry friends. Exploding fireworks can cause some pets to tremble, panic, and feel uneasy. Dr. Hannah Grumbling...
Jonesboro mayor announces re-election bid
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver announced his re-election bid for a second term on Monday afternoon. Harold Copenhaver was elected in 2020 after defeating Andy Shatley and Thomas Elwood in the mayoral race. “I love this city, I’m proud of what we’ve accomplished, and I’m excited about...
How the Arkansas State Parks Department is fueling the mountain bike boom
Attributing the meteoric rise of Arkansas as a mountain bike destination to simply “The Waltons” is a gross oversimplification. Yes, Walton money seems to end up connected to almost everything recreation-related in Arkansas in one way or another (you just have to keep digging). But it takes a lot more than one family of billionaires to make a mountain bike scene. In fact, a broad array of factors have all coalesced in Arkansas to make this world-class mountain bike destination a reality.
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