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Arkansas receives $40 million in federal infrastructure grants
Three Arkansas infrastructure projects will receive $40 million in federal funding as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Wednesday. The funding is part of $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) discretionary grant program. Wednesday’s announcement brings...
New alert system for Craighead County
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Jonesboro and Craighead County are introducing a new alert system designed to enhance public safety and communication. Jonesboro E-911 Director Ronnie Sturch explained that the city utilizes two alert systems: the Integrated Public Alert and Warning System, or IPAWS, and the CodeRED system. Each serves a...
Bentonville High School student crowned 2024 Miss Arkansas Teen
ARKANSAS, USA — A Northwest Arkansas teen is making the region proud. Peyton Bolling was crowned the newest Miss Arkansas Teen on Friday, June 14, at the Robinson Center in Little Rock. Bolling will be a senior at Bentonville High School in the 2024-2025 school year. "I am from...
New Jonesboro bakery to offer late-night treats
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Night owls have an opportunity for a late-night treat. The Urban Loft Co. announced that Insomnia Cookies is coming to Greensborough Village in Jonesboro. The store plans to offer in-store, pickup, and delivery options until 3 in the morning. Taylor Halsey with the Halsey Thrasher Harpole...
Mayor Copenhaver awards Danny Honnoll a Key to the City
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - In a heartfelt ceremony on Tuesday, July 2, Mayor Harold Copenhaver presented Danny Honnoll with a key to the city of Jonesboro. This honor recognizes Honnoll’s lifelong dedication and exceptional contributions to the community. A 1968 graduate of Nettleton High School, Danny Honnoll...
First Baptist Church in Jonesboro has Independence Day Celebration
Monday afternoon was a joyous occasion as the faith family at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro gathered to celebrate Independence Day with a delightful cookout. The event was a resounding success, thanks to the efforts of many dedicated individuals. Heartfelt appreciation goes to Sara Bryant and her social committee for...
City council moves commercial rezoning request to second reading
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) – A Jonesboro property owner is trying again to get his property rezoned after being rejected earlier this year. On Tuesday, July 2, the Jonesboro City Council held its first reading for a request from Jeremy Moore to rezone 0.36 acres at 5415 Southwest Drive from an R-1 single-family medium-density property to a C-3 general commercial district.
Protecting skin from UV rays
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - July is UV Awareness Month and there are several things people can learn to prevent harm. UV rays are emitted naturally by the sun or artificially by tanning beds, and they pose some health benefits, like the creation of Vitamin D. However, exposure to them can...
Realtors react to recent report on mortgage down payments
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - One local realtor said six figures for a down payment is outrageous. Zillow reports middle-class Americans must put more than $127,000 down to afford a monthly mortgage payment, based on median household income and national averages. According to Jonesboro Realtor Trenton Hoggard with Century 21 Portfolio,...
Police department takes measures to mitigate drunk driving during Fourth of July
Paragould, Ark. (KAIT) - Holidays tend to be times when drinking while driving is at its peak. As we get ready for the Fourth of July, the Paragould Police Department wants to remind people to think twice about getting behind the wheel of a car. Paragould Police Captain Jason Elms...
Blood drive honors beloved teacher
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A teacher’s legacy lives on at Westside High School. Several gathered for the Terri Tyner Memorial Blood Drive at Westside on Tuesday, July 2. Terri Tyner, a beloved math teacher died from ovarian cancer in 2023. Tyner’s treatment plan called for several blood transfusions. However, Tyner was sent home without chemotherapy multiple times due to a lack of donors.
Pyrotechnics incident at Camden facility leaves at least 2 injured, one missing
An investigation is underway after a pyrotechnics incident at General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems in Camden left at least two people injured and one person missing, according to a post made by the company on X. The incident happened around 8:15 a.m. on Wednesday, July 3.
Arkansas Football's Big Commitment Announcement Labeled 'Surprise of the Summer'
The Arkansas Razorbacks shocked the world with one recruiting commitment. On3 Sports recruiting analyst Josh Newberg calls it "the surprise of the summer." The Razorbacks earned a commitment from elite Jesup (GA) linebacker Tavion Wallace. Wallace surprisingly chose Arkansas over the Florida ...
Hogs land Gavin Rush for 2025
FAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas added Franklin (Tenn.) Page Class of 2025 punter Gavin Rush on Wednesday as a preferred walk on. Rush, 6-3, 170, announced his decision on X. He attended a specialist’s camp at Arkansas in June and impressed Scott Fountain at that time. Kohl’s Kicking Camp ranks him the nation’s No. 5 punter in his class. Click here for Rush’s commitment quotes.
Body found outside Arkadelphia home
At 7:20 a.m. Wednesday, July 3, 2024, the Arkadelphia Police Department was dispatched to an unattended death outside an Evergreen Drive residence. Officers responded and found a deceased male in the driveway. Police Chief Jason “Shorty” Jackson said the matter is under investigation and more information will be released when...
Mack Trucks Historical Museum reaches milestone as it celebrates 40 years
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — The Mack Trucks Historical Museum announced it will commemorate its 40th anniversary celebration during the 2024 Trucktoberfest at the Mack Experience Center in October. “Since its inception in 1900, Mack Trucks has been involved in everything from World War I to major infrastructure projects such as...
Former Harps Food Chairman and CEO Rogers Collins dies
Springdale-based Harps Food Stores announced Tuesday (July 2) that former board Chairman and CEO Rogers Collins died on July 1. Collins began his career at Harps in December 1986 as vice president of finance. He was 75. He was promoted to executive vice president in 1995, and would rise to...
KTVE/KARD introduces its new El Dorado News Reporter Trey Miner to the Ark-La-Miss
WEST MONROE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — KTVE/KARD is proud to introduce its new Sports Anchor Zach Richardson to the Ark-La-Miss. Treyviontae Miner is a native of Junction City, Arkansas, where he graduated from Junction City High School. He then attended Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia, Arkansas, where he graduated with a Bachelor’s in Mass Communications with […]
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