Friday, May 24 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:04:19 GMT
JONESBORO,AR (KAIT)- As the school year comes to an end the summer activities begin. A recent study finds a large majority of parents are worried that electronic devices are interfering with traditional
A recent study finds a large majority of parents are worried that electronic devices are interfering with traditional family activities, including swimming and can lead to potential negative health and social problems.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:49 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:49:33 GMT
Poplar Bluff police are searching for a man they say hit his wheelchair-bound wife then set fire to her apartment. On Thursday officers were called to the Hillcrest Apartments, located in the 400-block
Poplar Bluff police are searching for a man they say hit his wheelchair-bound wife then set fire to her apartment.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:38 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:38:19 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- Several groups around Jonesboro are coming together to collect items for Oklahoma tornado victims. Jonesboro churches and local businesses have set up drop boxes and are asking people
Several groups around Jonesboro are coming together to collect items for Oklahoma tornado victims.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:21:01 GMT
Jonesboro police investigating a reported burglary found a marijuana grow lab instead. Thursday afternoon Officer Jason Bissett responded to a residential burglary call in the 3300-block of South Culberhouse. Click
Jonesboro police investigating a reported burglary found a marijuana grow lab instead.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:24 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:24:55 GMT
JACKSON COUNTY, AR (KAIT) – The Arkansas State Police is investigating allegations of theft at the Jackson County Circuit Clerk's Office. Lt. Brant Tosh confirmed that ASP began looking into these allegations
Lt. Brant Tosh confirmed that ASP began looking into these allegations last week upon the request of Henry Boyce, the Prosecuting Attorney for the state's Third Judicial District.
Friday, May 24 2013 12:28 AM EDT2013-05-24 04:28:16 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - If the first phase of terror is living through a natural disaster, the second phase is having to rebuild after a home and everything in it has been destroyed. State Farm Insurance
People should make a detailed list of their property and take pictures of all of it
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:24:57 GMT
LEACHVILLE, AR (KAIT) - The Leachville Police Department is reporting a 12-year-old boy died in an ATV accident Thursday afternoon. Leachville police responded to the accident on County Road 142 around
Leachville police responded to the accident on County Road 142 around 5:15 p.m.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:58 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:58:52 GMT
STONE COUNTY, AR (KAIT)- A man was arrested on drug charges on Hwy. 5 after being pulled over by a Stone County deputy. Deputy Justin Smith stopped Billy Jack Wilson for speeding on Hwy. 5 Wednesday.
A man was arrested on drug charges on Hwy. 5 after being pulled over by a Stone County deputy.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:13:27 GMT
Jonesboro-- What would you do if death met you at the door tomorrow? If the next phone call you get is to inform you that your husband, your son or daughter is dying. Those moments in pain, which sear
Times of significant loss sometimes teach us the most about life. Bob and Rachel Marler seemed to have the perfect life--a young family, healthy children and good jobs. But, on one morning, their lives were changed forever. Yet, that's not the most important part of the story. It's all about the "gift" that came from their tragedy.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:40:55 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- Downtown Jonesboro had eyes in the sky Thursday. A tower climbing crew from Iowa was working on the flagpole on top of the new city hall. Mayor Harold Perrin says he hopes to have
Friday, May 24 2013 11:24 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:24:55 GMT
JACKSON COUNTY, AR (KAIT) – The Arkansas State Police is investigating allegations of theft at the Jackson County Circuit Clerk's Office. Lt. Brant Tosh confirmed that ASP began looking into these allegations
Lt. Brant Tosh confirmed that ASP began looking into these allegations last week upon the request of Henry Boyce, the Prosecuting Attorney for the state's Third Judicial District.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:44 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:44:22 GMT
Arkansas' two largest university systems are considering proposals to opt out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.
Arkansas' two largest university systems are considering proposals to opt out of a new state law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:53:57 GMT
A restitution hearing is slated to get underway in the case of a former Arkansas legislator convicted of conspiracy to commit election fraud.
NEW DETAILS: Two men who pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in an election fraud case involving a former east Arkansas lawmaker have been sentenced to home confinement and probation.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:00:54 GMT
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said he hopes to name a replacement in the next several days for the state treasurer, who resigned over accusations she took cash bribes from a bond broker.
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe said he hopes to name a replacement in the next several days for the state treasurer, who resigned over accusations she took cash bribes from a bond broker.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 23:23:31 GMT
ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas' state treasurer has resigned after federal prosecutors accused her of taking cash payments from a broker who handled a large amount of
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas' state treasurer has resigned after federal prosecutors accused her of taking cash payments from a broker who handled a large amount of the state's investment portfolio.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:49 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:49:33 GMT
Poplar Bluff police are searching for a man they say hit his wheelchair-bound wife then set fire to her apartment. On Thursday officers were called to the Hillcrest Apartments, located in the 400-block
Poplar Bluff police are searching for a man they say hit his wheelchair-bound wife then set fire to her apartment.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:13:27 GMT
Jonesboro-- What would you do if death met you at the door tomorrow? If the next phone call you get is to inform you that your husband, your son or daughter is dying. Those moments in pain, which sear
Times of significant loss sometimes teach us the most about life. Bob and Rachel Marler seemed to have the perfect life--a young family, healthy children and good jobs. But, on one morning, their lives were changed forever. Yet, that's not the most important part of the story. It's all about the "gift" that came from their tragedy.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:44:38 GMT
Kennett police are asking for the public's help in solving an armed robbery. Just before 2 a.m. Wednesday two men robbed the Taco Bell located on Independence Avenue... Click here for the full story
Kennett police are asking for the public's help in solving an armed robbery.
Friday, May 24 2013 3:28 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:28:40 GMT
LAFAYETTE, La. (SunBeltSports.org) – Tyler Rocklein hit a two-run home run in the top of the 10th inning as fourth-seeded Florida Atlantic defeated top-seeded Troy 3-1 on Friday at the Sun Belt Conference
Friday, May 24 2013 3:15 PM EDT2013-05-24 19:15:22 GMT
FORREST CITY, AR (KAIT) - It looks like there will be another addition in the Forrest City/Razorback pipeline. Mustang junior Trey Thompson has verbally committed to the Razorbacks. The 6'10" center was
The 6'10" center was also being recruited by Memphis and Mississippi State. Thompson was a 5A finalist for the 2013 Fastbreak Superteam.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:42 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:42:56 GMT
From Arkansas State UniversityThe Arkansas State baseball team fought elimination and received an outstanding performance for junior pitcher Bradley Wallace on the mound in a 10-4 victory over Western
The Arkansas State baseball team fought elimination and received an outstanding performance for junior pitcher Bradley Wallace on the mound in a 10-4 victory over Western Kentucky Thursday after morning at the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. ASU will now play at 3 p.m. on Friday against the loser of the game between top-seeded Troy and No. 4 Florida Atlantic.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:10 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:10:40 GMT
From Arkansas State University Arkansas State pitcher Daniel Wright has been named the Sun Belt Conference Pitcher of the Year by College Sports Madness the website announced Thursday morning. The senior
The senior from Bartlett, Tenn., has been among the league leaders in innings pitched, strikeouts, strikeouts looking, earned run average and pickoffs during the 2013 season. Wright, who was also named as an All-Sun Belt First-Team Conference selection by the website, recently tossed eight innings in the Red Wolves' opening round game of the SBC Baseball Tournament.
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:03 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:03:34 GMT
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - Arkansas scored the go-ahead run on a squeeze bunt by Tyler Spoon in the eighth inning and tacked on two more insurance runs in the ninth to beat LSU 4-1 at the Southeastern Conference
HOOVER, Ala. (AP) - Arkansas scored the go-ahead run on a squeeze bunt by Tyler Spoon in the eighth inning and tacked on two more insurance runs in the ninth to beat LSU 4-1 at the Southeastern Conference
Friday, May 24 2013 9:21 AM EDT2013-05-24 13:21:49 GMT
From Williams Baptist CollegeThe Williams Baptist College softball team ranks sixth in the NAIA going into the 2013 NAIA National Championship round. The Lady Eagles will play third ranked Lee University
The Williams Baptist College softball team ranks sixth in the NAIA going into the 2013 NAIA National Championship round. The Lady Eagles will play third ranked Lee University on Friday, May 24 at 6:30 p.m. CDT. The game will be played in Columbus, Ga., at the same field where the U.S.A. women's softball team won gold in 1996.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:24:09 GMT
NEW MADRID, MO (Standard-Democrat.com) - After dropping five of their last six regular season games, few expected the New Madrid County Central Eagles to be relevant in their district, much less the Class3
NEW MADRID, MO (Standard-Democrat.com) - After dropping five of their last six regular season games, few expected the New Madrid County Central Eagles to be relevant in their district, much less the Class3
The 1039th Eng. Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Eng. Battalion is back after a tour in Afghanistan clearing the roadways of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), making clear passage for others.
The 1039th Eng. Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Eng. Battalion is back home after a tour in Afghanistan clearing the roadways of improvised explosive devices (IEDs), making clear passage for others.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:48 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:48:44 GMT
BLACK ROCK, AR (KAIT) – Drivers have likely noticed a lot of construction recently beside the Black River bridge at Black Rock. Walter McMillan, the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department's district
Walter McMillan, the Arkansas Highway & Transportation Department's district engineer for Lawrence County, says there is no set date for completion of the project, which is valued at more than $39 million.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:24:57 GMT
LEACHVILLE, AR (KAIT) - The Leachville Police Department is reporting a 12-year-old boy died in an ATV accident Thursday afternoon. Leachville police responded to the accident on County Road 142 around
Leachville police responded to the accident on County Road 142 around 5:15 p.m.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:21:01 GMT
Jonesboro police investigating a reported burglary found a marijuana grow lab instead. Thursday afternoon Officer Jason Bissett responded to a residential burglary call in the 3300-block of South Culberhouse. Click
Jonesboro police investigating a reported burglary found a marijuana grow lab instead.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:31 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:31:28 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Authorities in central Arkansas say a 14-year-old boy has died following a hit-and-run in Pulaski County. Pulaski County Sheriff's Office Lt. James Burk says the teen was walking
Authorities in central Arkansas say a 14-year-old boy has died following a hit-and-run in Pulaski County.
Dan Sligh and his wife were in their pickup truck on Interstate 5 heading to a camping trip when a bridge before them disappeared in a "big puff of dust."
The trucker was hauling a load of drilling equipment when his load bumped against the steel framework over an Interstate 5 bridge. He looked in his rearview mirror and watched in horror as the span collapsed into the water...
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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Thursday, May 23 2013 5:28 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:28:37 GMT
KATHMANDU, NEPAL (CNN) - The next time you think you're too old to try something, think again. An 80-year-old Japanese man became the oldest person to reach the top of Mt. Everest Thursday, officials
The oldest man to ever reach the summit of Mt. Everest has done it twice before.
Working moms with young children may be always strapped for time, energy and money. But Gwyneth Paltrow has a solution that worked for her — and might work for you: modeling.
Working moms with young children may be always strapped for time, energy and money. But Gwyneth Paltrow has a solution that worked for her — and might work for you: modeling.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:36 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:36:09 GMT
BARTOW, FL (BAY NEWS 9/CNN) - A Florida high school student accused of setting off an explosion at school made her first public statement Wednesday. Kiera Wilmot was arrested last month on two felony
A Florida high school student accused of setting off an explosion at school made her first public statement Wednesday.
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.
Dan Brown's description of Manila as "the gates of hell" in the American novelist's latest book has not gone down well with officials in the Philippine capital.
A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.
A man wanted for 13 years on attempted murder charges in Los Angeles was captured in Colorado after someone called police to report he was urinating on a wall outside a KFC restaurant.
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.
A goat believed to have escaped en route to a slaughterhouse snarled the morning commute along one of the busiest roadways in northern New Jersey on Tuesday, leading police on a nearly two-hour chase.
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than 2 days, bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park favorite.
A manager of Chicago's Navy Pier rode the tourist spot's Ferris wheel for more than two days - 384 times, up and around - bringing the world record for the longest ride to the birthplace of the amusement park...
An ethno-inspired flute and drum tune from Denmark is the bookmakers' favorite to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, which also features a bizarre opera pop number from Romania and an Armenian rock song...
Denmark's Emmelie de Forest has won this year's Eurovision Song Contest with her ethno-inspired flute and drum tune "Only Teardrops," despite tough competition from spectacular stage shows by performers from...
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