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Jonesboro getting a Panda Express
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Orange chicken lovers rejoice. Panda Express is coming to Jonesboro. According to real estate developer Carroll Caldwell, the American-Chinese fast-food restaurant will open later this year at 2100 Fair Park Blvd., next to Anita’s Park Shopping Center across from Lowe’s. Caldwell told K8 News...
This video shows just how bad the tornado damage in Bentonville actually was
“It appears there was four unique tornadoes, and there’s tens of thousands of trees down all over Bentonville,” said Ethan Edman, Director of Construction and Maintenance for the Trailblazers. The four tornadoes hit shortly after midnight on Sunday, May 26th, 2024, when a supercell moved into Arkansas from...
Tyson Foods heir pleads not guilty to charge of driving while intoxicated
Tyson Foods heir and executive John R. Tyson has pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated. Tyson entered the plea Monday in Fayetteville District Court in Fayetteville, Arkansas, a court spokeswoman said. Tyson is next due in court on Aug. 28. Tyson, 34, was arrested June 13...
Duke Recruiting: Cal Is At Arkansas Instead Of Kentucky Now, But He’s Still Swinging For The Fences
When we can, we like to look at recruiting battles from other points of view. Right now, the two biggest recruits are probably AJ Dybantsa and Cameron Boozer and both are being ardently pursued by Duke and Arkansas, now coached by John Calipari. This Arkansas site, All Hogs, is still...
St. Bernard’s further helps those in Crisis with new Recuperative Care Program
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 16, 2024 – As our mental health crisis continues, it’s important to be able to refer those who need help to the right resources. If we don’t know how to help people, we might not reach out. Often, those go to the emergency room for help, but even then, where do they go from there? How can they be equipped with the right resources? Luckily, St. Bernards Healthcare has partnered with The Craighead County Regional Crisis Stabilization Unit to help answer some of these questions.
Marshals Museum first year attendance around 65,000; new board member named
With an attendance of around 65,000, the U.S. Marshals Museum has had a good inaugural year, according to Ben Johnson, museum president and CEO. He said attendance for the first year is “really great in the post-COVID world.”. Initial studies suggested the museum could average around 100,000 to 150,000...
The best-case scenario for Arkansas football in 2024
There's not a lot of hype going around Arkansas football these days. After a 4-8 season, Arkansas is an afterthought with Texas and Oklahoma coming to the SEC, and with teams like Georgia, the favorite for another SEC and national championship. With no one on the national stage talking about...
Two-vehicle crash results in rollover
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Traffic is shut down as crews work a rollover crash. Captain Jason Elms, public information officer for the Paragould Police Department, told K8 News the two-vehicle crash happened at the intersection of Court and Third Street. Elms said Court Street, from Second to Third Avenue, has...
Flooding reported across several Arkansas towns
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — After heavy rain entered the Natural State overnight and into the morning, parts of central and north Arkansas have reported experiencing flooding this morning. The National Weather Service in Little Rock placed southern Baxter County, southern Marion County, northeastern Searcy County, and northwestern Stone County...
Wolfe Street Foundation Opens Youth Recovery Center
The Wolfe Street Foundation (WSF) recently celebrated the opening of its new Youth Empowerment Project (YEP) Teen Center at 11715 Rainwood Road in Little Rock with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and open house. The center, Arkansas’ first community-based youth recovery program, is partially funded by the Blue and You Foundation for a Healthier Arkansas and supported by TOV Wellness.
Terracon Acquires Little Rock-based Harbor Environmental, Adds 38 Employees
Olathe-based Terracon announced its acquisition of Arkansas-based Harbor Environmental, Inc., to continue expanding its services to the Southeastern region. Effective immediately, Harbor’s 38 employees will join Terracon and the firm will continue to be headquartered locally as Harbor Environmental, A Terracon Company, according to a release Monday. Terracon assured the transition will be seamless for clients and will continue to work with the same Harbor teams.
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