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Roads open following 3-vehicle crash with injuries
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Roads are now open after a three-vehicle crash with injuries. The Arkansas Department of Transportation reported the crash happened shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, on Highway 67, just south of Pocahontas. At around 6 p.m., ArDOT reported it cleared. Randolph County Sheriff...
ScotsFest 2024: Lyon College combines 44th Arkansas Scottish Festival with Homecoming for a weekend of heritage and celebration
The Lyon College campus will come alive with the rich sounds of bagpipes, the thrill of Highland athletics, and the warmth of homecoming celebrations when ScotsFest, Independence County’s largest annual festival, returns the weekend of Oct.18-20. Rooted in the college’s Presbyterian heritage, ScotsFest 2024 is expected to attract over...
$10,000 Theft from Daycare Facility
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 20, 2024 – A Jonesboro daycare was broken into earlier this week and thousands of dollars worth of items were taken. The burglary happened at Kidabilities on Stone Street. An unknown suspect took out a side window, ransacked several rooms, and stole a number of items.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Leaving the Scene of Accident in Paragould
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A man faces several charges including a felony after he allegedly caused an accident with a motorcycle and then left the scene. Jeremy L.V. Long, 34, of Paragould, was ordered held on a $10,000 cash-only bond by Judge Dan Stidham. He faces charges including leaving the scene of an accident involving death or personal injuries, a Class D felony; driving with a suspended or revoked license, an unclassified misdemeanor; and failure to yield, an unclassified misdemeanor.
2024 FFN Preseason Tour: Southside
SOUTHSIDE, Ark. (KAIT) - Southside held Meet the Southerners over the weekend. It’s a pep rally for all of their fall sports. There’s plenty of fanfare in pigskin after they won 10 games and reached the 5A State Quarterfinals. Realignment moves the Southerners down to the 4A-3. Kenny...
Hit and Run involving motorcycle ends with $50,000 bond
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 20, 2024 – JPD officers responded to a motor vehicle accident with injury near Red Wolf and King on Friday. Upon arrival, officers observed an 18-year-old male victim laying in the road next to a motorcycle and another victim standing nearby a car.
Felon with prior murder charges found in possession of drugs and firearm
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – Aug 20, 2024 – Agents with the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force executed a search warrant over the weekend at a home on Pinefield Cove. There was a strong odor of marijuana coming from the residence and officials had reason to believe...
11-year-old girl dies in White County house fire
JUDSONIA, Ark. (KAIT) - Sheriff’s deputies and state officials are investigating a house fire that claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl. Just before 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, White County sheriff’s deputies and area firefighters responded to a residential structure fire in the 100 block of Beacon Way in Judsonia.
Cooler And Drier Weather Continues For Your Hump Day
The good times will continue to roll in the weather world on this “Hump Day”, as cooler temperatures and low humidity look to remain in place across much of the area! High pressure will remain the dominant weather feature for the remainder of the work week, which will keep our highs generally in the 80s […]
GM Buys Enough Solar to Power Assembly Plants in Michigan, Missouri
Last Thursday, GM announced a 15-year renewable energy purchase agreement with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy subsidiary, to power three of the automaker's assembly plants. NorthStar’s Newport Solar project in Newport, Arkansas, will support the electricity needs of GM’s Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly in...
University of Arkansas expects record enrollment, plans to build dorms
It is the first week of fall classes for the University of Arkansas, and the state's flagship school expects record enrollment, spokesperson John Thomas told Axios. By the numbers: The university saw an all-time high of 32,140 students in fall 2023, including undergraduate, graduate and law students. The numbers for this fall won't be available until the 11th day of classes, but officials expect even larger undergraduate and overall enrollment numbers, plus its second-largest freshman class.
Property tax payment deadline draws near
With property tax payments due in little over a month, Columbia County has collected a total of $4,953,039.95 as of August 14, according to Tax Collector Rachel Waller. Waller said this is 27 percent of the original charge for tax year 2023, which was $18,743,165.05. Tax books opened March 1,...
Boozman shares memories of Rogers Veteran
Traxson was born in Rogers and graduated from Rogers High School in 1999. He attended Northwest Arkansas Community College before enrolling at the University of Arkansas where he earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. He served as a police officer for his hometown and, after a year in...
Paint the Town Green and Gold Draws 35 Entries
Thirty-five businesses and organizations have entered the 2024 Paint the Town Green and Gold community spirit contest presented by the Russellville Area Chamber of Commerce and Arkansas Tech University. This is the ninth year for Paint the Town Green and Gold, a program that encourages local businesses and organizations to...
2024 Kickoff Countdown- 1970 season, 9 interceptions against SMU
The 1970 Arkansas football season has largely been lost to history, but it was one of the most dominant seasons the Hogs ever produced. In this edition of the 2024 Kickoff Countdown, we'll revisit that year, including the game against SMU. The Razorbacks went 9-2 in 1970, earning second place...
American Legion Riders to visit Main Street in Russellville after event kickoff
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A nationwide run on the road has kicked off today. Around 300 motorcycles will be making a special arrival at Main Street in Russellville to gather on the 2nd day of its American Legion Riders run. Danielle J. Housenick, Executive Director of Main Street Russellville...
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