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Town sees rise in abandoned dogs
BLACK ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - Recently, there have been several cases of dogs being dumped and abandoned in the Black Rock area. Police Chief Bryan Archer said someone dumped three dogs Sunday, July 28, on Lawrence County Road 222. “I received a call from Jessica Medlock, who is a council...
Economic impact of AHF mill closure in Warren and South Arkansas timber industry
South Arkansas received news Tuesday, July 30, 2024 that AHF will be closing its facility in Warren with a closure date of September 27, 2024, immediately affecting the local and state economy. Using economic software, an analysis of the immediate economic effects of the closure was calculated by the Arkansas...
Arkansas State football kicks off 2024 fall camp
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re exactly one month away from Arkansas State football facing UCA. Wednesday marked another milestone in the countdown to kickoff. The Red Wolves began fall camp. Scarlet and black were on the grass practice fields for over 2 hours. A-State features several veterans on offense....
Daycare closes doors with little notice
Brookland, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 31, 2024 – Look What I Can Do Daycare of Brookland is being accused of NOT doing “all they can do” for their employees. On July 15, Look What I Can Do (LWICD) announced to their employees and parents...
Man Accused of Forging $25,000 Treasury Check Insists Innocence
JONESBORO, Ark. – A Jonesboro man was arrested on accusations that he altered a government issued check over $25,000, but he insisted he was innocent in court on Wednesday. Jerome Lemont Dale, 44, of Jonesboro, was arrested this week after a complaint by Southern Bancorp, located at 2508 East Highland Drive in Jonesboro. The probable cause affidavit says that a Jonesboro officer took a report from the bank stating that on July 19, Dale entered the bank, presented his driver’s license, and cashed a check from the United States Treasury in the amount of $25,861.64. The affidavit notes Dale is a known customer of the bank.
PBA/PBA50/PWBA Jonesboro Trios begin Thursday
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Professional bowling is back in Northeast Arkansas after a 2 year absence. It’s the inaugural Jonesboro Trios. The PBA Tour, the PWBA Tour, and the PBA50 are all competing this week. Arkansas State women’s bowling great Jordan Richard is in the field. The four-time All-American...
City leaders expect to receive millions to improve public safety
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The City of Jonesboro hopes to receive $3.5 million to improve its public safety infrastructure. According to a Wednesday news release from Mayor Harold Copenhaver’s office, the U.S. Senate advanced legislation out of the Senate Appropriations Committee that includes funding for the city’s Real Time Crime and Intelligence Center (RTIC).
Quick Change Scam at Sam’s
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 30, 2024 – Jonesboro police were called to Sam’s Club about a man who got a cashier distracted and made off with more cash than he came in with. The name of the shady Sam’s shopper was easily figured out...
Ukrainian man drowns in Arkansas lake
CHEROKEE VILLAGE, Ark. (KAIT) - The body of a Ukrainian man has been sent to the state crime lab after he apparently drowned. Shortly after 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, Cherokee Village police responded to an address on West Lakeshore Drive regarding 46-year-old Sergii Fetsiuk. Chief Monte Lane said...
A-State announces list of graduates at Spring 2024 Commencement
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has announced the list of students who completed degree requirements to graduate at Spring Commencement at First National Bank Arena. The list includes graduates from 46 states and territories and 22 other countries. Chancellor Todd Shields presented diplomas at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist...
July 31: What you need to know
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - We’re helping you plan your Wednesday on Good Morning Region 8. Hot weather continues for a few more days with high pressure dominating our weather. Sunny skies today with highs in the mid-90s. Heat Index values 105°+. SOME relief comes this weekend as a cold...
Thomas, Parks on Watch Lists
Arkansas State Red Wolves offensive tackle Makilan Thomas has been named to the Outland Trophy Preseason Watch List it was announced on Tuesday. Thomas, from Little Rock Central, a first-team preseason All-Sun Belt pick, will be in his third season as a starter for the Red Wolves. Presented by the...
2024 State of A-State: Women’s Soccer
The State of A-State Series is summer updates on Red Wolves sports. Arkansas State women’s soccer looks to bounce back from a rare losing season. “You know, last year, we had some injuries that had happened and with kids playing in the summer league, end up missing the whole season,” said head coach Brian Dooley. “They were critical players for our program. We never really recovered from that. We competed well, our kids gave it the best effort, but we didn’t get the results that we were accustomed to. So the coaching staff, we all sat down, we decided: Lets make some changes. So our spring was focused on adapting to a little bit of a different style. Become better on the attack, creating multiple opportunities to score as opposed to always looking to the counterattack, which has been kind of our way of playing.”
Store employee sold Pepper Spray, then got sprayed with it
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 30, 2024 – The Family Dollar on Gee Street was the scene of a recent assault of an employee by a customer. When officers got to the store, they made contact with a 64-year-old female victim. She had an orange substance on her face. The officers could easily tell she’d been pepper sprayed.
New entertainment center coming to Paragould
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Residents in Paragould will have more entertainment options soon. The old Paragould Cinema 8 will soon be the center of entertainment in Paragould. Chris Moyer, owner of the business, ran the old bowling center in Paragould from 2011 to 2016 when it burnt down. The bowling...
Where will Anthony Switzer fit in with Arkansas depth chart?
Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said one area they didn't add as much depth as they wanted in the transfer portal was at safety, but they did have some quality additions. The latest add came in April with the addition of Utah State transfer Anthony Switzer. But Switzer could end up at nickel, safety or even linebacker.
Man accused of breaking into home, stealing bank card information
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he transferred nearly $200 through the victim’s Venmo account shortly after breaking into her home. On Monday, July 29, Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause to charge 24-year-old Joegio Michael Mencini with residential burglary, a Class B felony, violation of a no-contact order, a Class A misdemeanor, and fraudulent use of a credit card, a Class A misdemeanor.
Jonesboro Fire Department to train largest class
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Jonesboro Fire Department’s newest recruits are already making history. The most recent class was the largest the fire department has ever had. 15 recruits will be suiting up and saving lives soon. Assistant Chief Brett Bassham said the excitement couldn’t be bigger. “It’s...
Ashdown Public Schools 2024-2025 Registration Underway
The 2024-2025 Ashdown Public School season is almost here and school officials are excited to welcome all new and returning students. Registration is now open and the first day of school begins on August 19. Please visit your child’s campus from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. to pick up their registration packet.
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