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Jonesboro’s newest soap shop
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 3, 2024 – Jonesboro’s newest Soap and Bath Co is spreading its mission to reach our community by finding Hope in a bar of Soap. Each month they choose a local initiative to sponsor. This month they are challenging Jonesboro...
2024 A-State Football Kickoff Party set for August 2nd
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Wednesday that its second annual A-State Football Kickoff Party, which will again combine elements from its traditional preseason banquet and Helmets and Heels program, is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 2, at Embassy Suites of Jonesboro. Taking place at Embassy Suites for the first time,...
Tanner English Claims First Summer Nationals Win of 2024 at Old No.1
HARRISBURG, AR (July 2, 2024) – Tanner English was banging on the door for his first DIRTcar Summer Nationals win of the season and finally kicked it down Tuesday night at Old No.1 Speedway. Coming into the event, English had recorded seven-straight top-five finishes on the Hell Tour in...
Our Lady of Good Counsel (MD) defensive end Donovan Moyer commits to Arkansas State
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas State football continues to assemble their 2025 recruiting class. Our Lady of Good Counsel (MD) defensive end Donovan Moyer committed to the Red Wolves on July 1st. The 6′3″ 240 pounder had offers from Memphis, Bowling Green, Kent State, and UMass. Moyer was...
The Shift: Former Bentonville chamber CEO springs into entrepreneurial action
It's fitting that Graham Cobb named his new venture Paceline Strategies: He's used to working with groups facing headwinds to achieve what individuals seldom can. The big picture: Cobb's career includes stints as senior policy officer at Walton Enterprises, president and CEO of the Bentonville Chamber of Commerce, chief operating officer at the Little Rock Area Chamber of Commerce and associate publisher at Arkansas Business Publishing Group.
Arkansas State University Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists
Students on the Chancellor's and Dean's Lists for the spring 2024 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced. The Chancellor's List (designated as CL) includes students who earned a perfect grade point average of 4.0. The Dean's List (designated as DL) includes students with a GPA of 3.6 to 3.99, according to a news release.
Little Rock resident hits jackpot with second lottery ticket
Little Rock, Arkansas – A Pulaski County resident, A. Nelson from Little Rock, recently claimed a significant lottery jackpot. Nelson won $41,542 with a mere $5 investment in the AR Progressive Jackpot Fast Play game. The winning ticket was purchased at Nikki Food Mart, located at 10401 Arch St....
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...
Man, his 2 dogs dead in truck cab in Pine Bluff parking lot
A 65-year-old man was found dead in his 18-wheeler, along with two dogs, on Monday in the Walmart parking lot, according to the Pine Bluff Police Department, which said the man likely died of natural causes. Police were called to location on Olive Street at 5 p.m. in reference to...
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...
Hot Springs directors crack down on renter's rights
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. — The City of Hot Springs is looking at cracking down on policies that allow landlords to avoid or up-charge for one very important thing, especially during hot summers like this one— air conditioning. This has been a hot topic, especially after Greenbriar Apartments were...
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...
Two U of A students facing charges in racist, homophobic vandalism on assistant dean’s door
Two University of Arkansas students are facing criminal charges after allegedly carving a swastika and the word "gay" into an assistant dean's office door.
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.
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