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First National Bank of Lawrence County Gives to WBU
Williams Baptist University has received a $7,500 donation from the First National Bank of Lawrence County, aimed at enhancing the Williams Works program. The check was presented to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman by Cooper Smith, Vice President & Loan Officer. The Williams Works program, which celebrated its first graduating...
Quick Response By Hoxie Officer Saves Woman’s Life
On Monday evening the quick thinking of a dispatcher and the quick response of an officer saved a woman’s life. Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call from the residence reporting a carbon monoxide tester going off, while on the phone with dispatchers the phone line went silent. As...
Paragould to host inaugural kid’s triathlon
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - A Greene County city is bringing some competition for its young residents. The city of Paragould is hosting its inaugural Kid’s Triathlon. The triathlon will consist of two age groups who will participate in a swimming, bike ride, and run. Parks and Recreation Director James...
Arkansas' first Smalls Sliders coming to Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The first Smalls Sliders in Arkansas is coming to Jonesboro. Haag Brown Commercial Real Estate and Development announced Tuesday that the new restaurant will be located at 2807 Red Wolf Blvd. “It was a lot of fun getting to work with the Smalls’ group on their...
A-State issues statement over rumor about assassination attempt post
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – Arkansas State University issued a statement after it received several calls and comments about an online rumor regarding the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. On Monday, July 15, the university released the following with no other explanation. “A-State has been mistakenly associated with...
Sherwood man shines in the world of opera, shares advice for Arkansas aspiring artists
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A man from Sherwood is making a name for himself in the world of opera. Darren Lekeith Drone has performed all over the world, but he is an Arkansan through and through. Channel 7's Cassandra Webb spoke with Drone about his inspiration and the importance...
Road back open following crash with injury
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro road is back open after a vehicle crash with injury Monday afternoon. According to Wade Shapp with the Real Time Intelligence Center, the crash was reported shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Monday, July 15, on 111 East Highland Drive near McDonald’s in the eastbound lane.
‘Yeah, I stabbed him’: Fayetteville man admits to police he stabbed his cousin
Fayetteville police officers met with a stabbing victim at a local emergency room and later arrested a man who admitted to the crime on July 14, according to a preliminary report.
Audit Says EAPDD Misused Funds
Little Rock, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 15, 2024 – A Jonesboro based non-profit organization allegedly spent funds for improper reasons and approved a small business loan to a company that was never repaid. According to a story in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette legislative auditors conducted a review...
Suspects Sought in Jonesboro Pizza Robbery
JONESBORO, Ark. – Two suspects are listed in a police report released today that detailed the robbery of a pizza delivery driver in Jonesboro. It happened around 11:08 PM on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the 2500-block of Bonnie Jean Pl. Two suspects are alleged to have robbed a 24-year-old female delivery driver employed by Pizza Hut.
Miss Arkansas returns home to Wynne
WYNNE, Ark. (KAIT) - It has been about one month since Camille Cathey won Miss Arkansas 2024. After traveling around the state, she returned to her hometown. On Sunday, July 14, dozens of people gathered at the EACC Tech Center in Wynne to welcome her home. “It’s so surreal and...
Arkansas State Corvette Association Meets in Hope
A State Corvette Association met on Main Street between Tailgater’s and Hebrews 11:1 for a meet and greet on Saturday. The Association is based in Little Rock and has members from all over. They have 100 members; their membership requirements are $100 and owning a Corvette to get in. Next weekend they will be at the National Convention Center in Shreveport. Hope City Director Reginald Easter presided over the event where prizes were announced. The winners were: Willie Harris 1st Place, Ben Willie Rose 2nd Place, Billie Brooks 3rd Place, and Willie Mays 4th Place. Sharon Caldwell was given a Thank You prize for her involvement. JR Richardson from the Arklatex Corvette Club in Texarkana was a class winner. The Grand Prize of a Klipsch speaker went to Margaret McLaughlin from Big Mac’s BBQ. Backyard Barbecue served food at the event.
Judge Talley will hear criminal docket on Thursday
A preliminary docket for Columbia County Circuit Court Criminal Division has been released by the office of Circuit Judge David W. Talley Jr. Court will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9 a.m. in the courtroom at the Columbia County Criminal Detention Facility in Magnolia. Those defendants scheduled to...
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