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Arkansas Democratic Delegation, party members across the nation kick off DNC
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Democrats from across the nation were joined by the Arkansas Democratic Delegation for the start of the 2024 Democratic National Convention. "This year's convention is a critical moment for our Party and our nation," said Arkansas Democratic Delegation Chair Jannie Cotton. "We are thrilled to have leaders like Governor Shapiro, Congressman Frost, Chair Harrison, Secretary Weber, and Governor Whitmer sharing their vision for America's brighter future and the role that the Natural State will play in shaping it."
Arkansas public defenders face layoffs without state financial aid, commission director warns
The Arkansas Public Defender Commission expects to lay off more than 30 attorneys if state lawmakers don’t allocate $1.25 million to continue processing a backlog of more than 5,000 cases due to the COVID-19 pandemic, executive director Gregg Parrish said Monday. The Arkansas Legislative Council will consider the request Friday after its Performance Evaluation and […]
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.
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