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Lake Chicot draw down angers some, pleases others
LAKE VILLAGE- Every five years the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Arkansas game and Fish Commission let some water out of Lake Chicot, to increase the game fish population of the lake. They also plant new vegetation to provide an environment for freshly spawned fish where they can...
Arkansas baseball had the third-most players drafted in the MLB Draft, 8 total
The 2024 MLB draft ended yesterday, with many Arkansas players getting their chance at the pros. Although the Diamond Hogs‘ season and climatically — a 5-9 record in the last 14 games — Arkansas produced eight draft picks, tying for third for the most players drafted. The first of which was Hagen Smith.
Crews respond to two-vehicle crash, injuries reported
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Crews are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash with injuries reported in Jonesboro. According to Wade Shapp with the Real Time Intelligence Center, the crash was reported at about 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 18, on the 3900 block of South Caraway Road in front of Citgo.
Arkansas Activities Association enshrined Hall of Fame class of 2024
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Activities Association enshrined the Hall of Fame class of 2024. Former Osceola basketball coach Frankie Gathen, former Marmaduke basketball coach Chester Barner Jr., and Pocahontas alum Jeff Williams are among the honorees. Arkansas High School Coaches Association - 2024 Inductees. Steve Lynch (Bergman/Jasper)
Food was Flying at Local Sandwich Shop
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 18, 2024 – Jonesboro police were called to a sandwich shop on South Caraway Road because a customer claims to have been assaulted by an employee. The victim told officers that she had gone into the restaurant and ordered a sandwich,...
Woman aims to end period poverty through drive
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A woman in Region 8 is taking the initiative to support and educate young women about feminine hygiene. The founder of the Impact 2024 period poverty drive, Sonya Sanders, said she usually participates in back-to-school drives every year, but this year, she wanted to do something different.
Free Community Wellness Screening at St. Bernards Healthcare
St. Bernards Healthcare is hosting a free community wellness screening this week. On Friday, from 7 a.m. until 10 a.m., you can stop by the St. Bernards auditorium to get have your blood pressure, BMI, cholesterol and more all checked out at no charge. The healthcare provider says it is...
Little Rock airport back online after worldwide tech outage
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Overnight, flights across the United States and the globe were grounded after a widespread network outage impacted computer systems at multiple airlines. According to officials with the Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport, so far there have been 17 delays and four cancellations as a result of the outage.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Sam Pittman is on the hot seat at Arkansas, and he brought in former Hogs coach Bobby Petrino as OC
DALLAS (AP) — Arkansas coach Sam Pittman made a headline-grabbing hire in the offseason when he brought Bobby Petrino back to Fayetteville as offensive coordinator. Petrino was head coach of the Razorbacks from 2008-11, but was fired after a scandal involving an extramarital affair and a motorcycle crash. Petrino...
Pitching performance propels Stuttgart Ricemen to state championship game today in Hot Springs
Another game brought another superb pitching performance for the Stuttgart Ricemen. This time it was rising sophomore Beau Barnes who delivered Stuttgart’s second complete game of the tournament, powering his team to the American Legion Junior State Championship game as a result. Stuttgart faced off against Conway in the...
Pine Bluff mother awaits son's headstone two years after purchase
PINE BLUFF (KATV) — At just 17-years-old, Tristian Harris lost his life to gun violence in Pine Bluff. His mother, Jornetta Shaw, said she never got to see him walk across the stage to graduate high school. "That was my last one to see out of 5 kids to...
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