Monday, June 17 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:50:13 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - If you're the kind of person who always pays your plastic on time, some credit card issuers think you deserve a reward. It's just one financial treat companies are using to lure
If you're the kind of person who always pays your plastic on time, some credit card issuers think you deserve a reward. It's just one financial treat companies are using to lure you in, but should you take the bait?
Monday, June 17 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:33:21 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Lake Ponder at Crowley's Ridge State Park is once again open to swimmers after being closed due to E. coli. A family of geese, according to the Arkansas Department of Parks and
Lake Ponder at Crowley's Ridge State Park is once again open to swimmers after being closed due to E. coli.
Monday, June 17 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:41:05 GMT
Nine death row inmates challenging Arkansas' new lethal injection law have amended their lawsuit against the state.
NEW INFORMATION: Officials say Arkansas plans to consider using different drugs in lethal injections after the state lost its account with a pharmaceutical company that supplied it with drugs earlier this year.
Monday, June 17 2013 9:59 PM EDT2013-06-18 01:59:19 GMT
LYNCHBURG, VA (RNN) – Kimberly Burke is used to capturing emotion. As a wedding photographer, she has an eye for tender moments, like the photo she snapped of a Marine and his bride praying that has gone
A quiet moment captured before a couple wed has brought collective "awws" by millions on the internet.
Federal agents appeared to be reviving the hunt for the remains of Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa on Monday as they searched a field in suburban Detroit.
Federal agents revived the hunt for the remains of Jimmy Hoffa on Monday, digging around in a suburban Detroit field where a reputed Mafia captain says the Teamsters boss' body was buried.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:52:19 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Alderman Chris Moore is calling for a moratorium on apartment construction in the city. His proposal will go before the City Council Public Safety Committee on Tuesday afternoon
Alderman Chris Moore is calling for a moratorium on apartment construction in Jonesboro.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:42:05 GMT
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:30:08 GMT
A Jonesboro man's walk in the park ended with a trip to the hospital after another man attacked him with a knife. The victim told police he went to Craighead Forest Park around 10 o'clock Sunday night
A Jonesboro man's walk in the park ended with a trip to the hospital after another man attacked him with a knife.
Monday, June 17 2013 4:11 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:11:28 GMT
A Region 8 man is being held on a $30,000 cash bond after investigators say he left a bag of drugs in the back of a deputy's car. Kirk Alan Hutchinson, 47, of Melbourne was arrested last week on an Izard
A Region 8 man is being held on a $30,000 cash bond after investigators say he left a bag of drugs in the back of a deputy's car.
Monday, June 17 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-06-17 19:33:43 GMT
POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KAIT) – A shooting on Sunday was deemed accidental by police after being called to assist a man who had been shot. According to Poplar Bluff police, officers were dispatched to the 300
A shooting on Sunday was deemed accidental by police after being called to assist a man who had been shot.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:52 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:52:19 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Alderman Chris Moore is calling for a moratorium on apartment construction in the city. His proposal will go before the City Council Public Safety Committee on Tuesday afternoon
Alderman Chris Moore is calling for a moratorium on apartment construction in Jonesboro.
Monday, June 17 2013 7:33 PM EDT2013-06-17 23:33:21 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Lake Ponder at Crowley's Ridge State Park is once again open to swimmers after being closed due to E. coli. A family of geese, according to the Arkansas Department of Parks and
Lake Ponder at Crowley's Ridge State Park is once again open to swimmers after being closed due to E. coli.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:30:08 GMT
A Jonesboro man's walk in the park ended with a trip to the hospital after another man attacked him with a knife. The victim told police he went to Craighead Forest Park around 10 o'clock Sunday night
A Jonesboro man's walk in the park ended with a trip to the hospital after another man attacked him with a knife.
Monday, June 17 2013 2:09 PM EDT2013-06-17 18:09:21 GMT
When Amanda Richardson and Michael Magarian's baby is born, they will have plenty of cash on hand to spoil it and themselves. On Monday morning, the Dexter parents-to-be picked up a check for $2 million
On Monday morning, the Dexter parents-to-be picked up a check for $2 million from the Missouri Lottery.
Monday, June 17 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:27:07 GMT
A man is in custody after police say he tried to run over another man with his van and instead slammed into the victim's home. Donald Danford, 70, of Bay is charged with aggravated assault and criminal
A man is in custody after police say he tried to run over another man with his van and instead slammed into the victim's home.
Monday, June 17 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-06-17 21:41:05 GMT
Nine death row inmates challenging Arkansas' new lethal injection law have amended their lawsuit against the state.
NEW INFORMATION: Officials say Arkansas plans to consider using different drugs in lethal injections after the state lost its account with a pharmaceutical company that supplied it with drugs earlier this year.
Monday, June 17 2013 4:11 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:11:28 GMT
A Region 8 man is being held on a $30,000 cash bond after investigators say he left a bag of drugs in the back of a deputy's car. Kirk Alan Hutchinson, 47, of Melbourne was arrested last week on an Izard
A Region 8 man is being held on a $30,000 cash bond after investigators say he left a bag of drugs in the back of a deputy's car.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:42:05 GMT
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Heavy rain showers caused flash flooding in Cape Girardeau and Scott counties. Ameren Missouri reported close to 1,000 outages in southeast Missouri at one point.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:04:49 GMT
ATLANTA (AP) - A station official says the cast of an Atlanta sports radio show has been fired after mocking a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease. The show, Mayhem in the AM, was broadcast
The show, Mayhem in the AM, was broadcast Monday morning on 790 The Zone. In a statement, General Manager Rick Mack says the station regrets comments made about ex-New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason.
Manu Ginobili had seven points and four assists in a surprise start to spark the San Antonio Spurs to a 32-19 lead over the Miami Heat after one quarter in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night.
Manu Ginobili ran onto the floor as fans stood and screamed.
Sunday, June 16 2013 10:52 PM EDT2013-06-17 02:52:43 GMT
FAYETTEVILLE, AR (U of A) – The following statement is from University of Arkansas baseball head coach Dave Van Horn. "I want to congratulate Todd Butler on becoming the head baseball coach at Wichita
Diamond Hogs assistant coach Todd Butler has been hired by Wichita State as the next head coach of the Shockers. Arkansas Head Baseball Coach Dave Van Horn released this statement on Butler departing the program.
Sunday, June 16 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-06-17 02:48:55 GMT
ARDMORE, PA (AP) - Justin Rose is the first Englishman to win the U.S. Open in 43 years. Rose shot a closing 70 Sunday at Merion Golf Club for a 1-over 281 total and his first major championship. He finished
ARDMORE, PA (AP) - Justin Rose is the first Englishman to win the U.S. Open in 43 years. Rose shot a closing 70 Sunday at Merion Golf Club for a 1-over 281 total and his first major championship. He finished
Sunday, June 16 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-06-17 02:45:35 GMT
BROOKLYN, MI (AP) - Greg Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall in
BROOKLYN, MI (AP) - Greg Biffle raced to his second straight Sprint Cup race at Michigan International Speedway, easily holding off Kevin Harvick after points leader Jimmie Johnson smacked the wall in
Sunday, June 16 2013 10:43 PM EDT2013-06-17 02:43:12 GMT
MIAMI (AP) - Ricky Nolasco allowed one run and three hits in seven innings Sunday to help the Miami Marlins take the rubber game of their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals, 7-2. NL Central
MIAMI (AP) - Ricky Nolasco allowed one run and three hits in seven innings Sunday to help the Miami Marlins take the rubber game of their three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals, 7-2. NL Central
At a recent luncheon, KAIT and corporate sponsors honored four scholarship winners, along with the Teachers of the Month for 2012-13, and named the Teacher of the Year.
At a recent luncheon, KAIT and corporate sponsors honored four scholarship winners, along with the Teachers of the Month for 2012-13, and named the Teacher of the Year.
With Father's Day right around the corner families have either gotten gifts already or are in a rush to pick up something last minute. Here are a few unique ideas for this year, or next, to make the perfect gift.
With Father's Day around the corner, families have either gotten gifts already or are in a rush to pick up something last minute. Here are a few unique ideas for this year, or next, to make the perfect gift.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:30 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:30:08 GMT
A Jonesboro man's walk in the park ended with a trip to the hospital after another man attacked him with a knife. The victim told police he went to Craighead Forest Park around 10 o'clock Sunday night
A Jonesboro man's walk in the park ended with a trip to the hospital after another man attacked him with a knife.
Monday, June 17 2013 11:41 AM EDT2013-06-17 15:41:10 GMT
CASH, AR (KAIT) – Police and rescue crews are at the scene of a wreck near Cash. According to E911 Director Jeff Presley there was a report of an overturned car on Highway 226 east of Highway 67 close
NEW DETAILS: Driver involved in crash near Cash is alive and has been airlifted with unknown injuries.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:13 AM EDT2013-06-17 10:13:08 GMT
(KAIT) - It was a deadly weekend on Region 8 roads, as there were three deadly wrecks in Northeast Arkansas on Saturday and Sunday. The first was early Saturday morning in Jackson County. According to
Three people were killed over the weekend in Northeast Arkansas from wrecks.
Monday, June 17 2013 1:27 PM EDT2013-06-17 17:27:07 GMT
A man is in custody after police say he tried to run over another man with his van and instead slammed into the victim's home. Donald Danford, 70, of Bay is charged with aggravated assault and criminal
A man is in custody after police say he tried to run over another man with his van and instead slammed into the victim's home.
KAIT and corporate sponsors award scholarships to top high school seniors! Find all participating Region 8 valedictorians listed here, as seen on KAIT-TV.
KAIT and corporate sponsors award scholarships to high school seniors at the top of their class! Find all participating Region 8 valedictorians listed here, as seen on KAIT-TV!
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The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED), which considers itself the definitive record of acceptable English words, has just formalized its status as a legitimate noun and verb in relation to social media site Twitter.
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.
Being picked on by your brother or sister may seem like a normal part of growing up, but for some kids the bullying may be a source of depression and anxiety, a new study suggests.
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.
Thailand's Buddhism body said it is monitoring monks nationwide for any inappropriate behavior after a video showed monks using luxurious personal items while flying on a private jet.
A Portland, Ore., man whose cat had been missing since last year will soon be reunited with the well-traveled feline, courtesy of the transient who's been caring for her more than nine months.
A well-traveled cat named "Mata Hairi" will soon be reunited with her owner after spending nearly 10 months traveling thousands of miles with a hitchhiker who rescued her from the rain.
Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.
Four central Pennsylvania residents said they used only a rope and a flashlight during a wild chase to rescue a young bear whose head had been stuck in a plastic jar for at least 11 days.
Award-winning chef Charlie Trotter is being sued by two New York wine collectors who say he sold them a bottle of wine for more than $46,000 that wasn't what it said on the label.
Award-winning chef Charlie Trotter is being sued by two New York wine collectors who say he sold them a bottle of wine for more than $46,000 that wasn't what it said on the label.
A 22-year-old Connecticut man who wrote obscenities and "Tyranny" on his speeding ticket payment claims in a federal lawsuit that his free speech rights were violated when he was arrested.
A 22-year-old Connecticut man who wrote obscenities and "Tyranny" on his speeding ticket payment claims in a federal lawsuit that his free speech rights were violated when he was arrested.
A librarian in a small upstate New York village is back on the job two weeks after she was fired for closing the library 40 minutes early amid a tornado warning.
A librarian in a small upstate New York village is back on the job two weeks after she was fired for closing the library 40 minutes early amid a tornado warning.