Sunday, May 19 2013 12:45 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:45:41 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Hispanic Community Services, Inc., hosted a festival Saturday at the Arkansas State University Rugby Fields as part of its 11th Annual Hispanic Celebration. The family-friendly,
Proceeds from the festival support the activities of the Hispanic Community Services, Inc., and contribute to annual scholarships for Hispanic students attending Arkansas State University.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:44:31 GMT
BLYTHEVILLE, AR (KAIT)- A Blytheville police officer was involved in a shooting early Saturday morning, according to Police Chief Ross Thompson, where at least one has died. Chief Thompson says the shooting
A Blytheville police officer was involved in a shooting early Saturday morning, according to Police Chief Ross Thompson, where at least one person has died.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:48:20 GMT
WEINER, AR (KAIT) - The Weiner High School Class of 2013 graduates this evening. As family and friends gather to celebrate students' achievements, they will also be watching what could be the last class
The Weiner High School Class of 2013 graduates this evening.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:40 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:40:14 GMT
POCAHONTAS, AR (KAIT) - With summer drawing near, Region 8 residents will soon be enjoying the local rivers and lakes. However, with the summer months, come the possibility of drownings. The Pocahontas
The Pocahontas Fire Department recently became black water dive team certified and this weekend, they'll be training for a situation they hope they never encounter.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:36 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:36:30 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Never say you're too old to do anything. Gracie Presley of Jonesboro turned 89 years old this year and is working to earn her GED. Presley never completed high school but is
Gracie Presley of Jonesboro turned 89 years old this year and is working to earn her GED.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:12 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:12:55 GMT
WYNNE, AR (KAIT)- The Cross County Boys and Girls Club mentoring program has come a full circle. Many teens in the program will graduate Friday after spending four years in the mentoring program. Veronica
The Cross County Boys and Girls Club mentoring program has come a full circle.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:24:04 GMT
A Region 8 man visiting a friend in jail wound up behind bars himself. Joseph Bailey, 21, of Wynne was arrested Tuesday on charges of... Click here for the full story.
A man visiting a friend in jail earlier this week wound up behind bars himself on drug charges.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:42:58 GMT
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested for extortion by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being held in Pulaski County
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested for extortion by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being held in Pulaski County Jail.
Friday, May 17 2013 1:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:13:02 GMT
A hearing is scheduled in a federal lawsuit challenging a new Arkansas law that bans most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy.
NEW DETAILS: A federal judge has granted a request to temporarily block enforcement of a new Arkansas law that bans most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:43:34 GMT
Arkansas lawmakers are returning to the Capitol to formally end this year's legislative session, the first with Republicans in control since Reconstruction.
The Arkansas Legislature has formally ended this year's legislative session.
Friday, May 17 2013 3:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:43:38 GMT
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (AP) - State employees in Missouri could keep firearms in their vehicles on state property under a bill sent to Gov. Jay Nixon. The measure would allow state workers to have a firearm
State employees in Missouri could keep firearms in their vehicles on state property under a bill sent to Gov. Jay Nixon. The measure would allow state workers to have a firearm in a car if the vehicle is locked and the gun is not in plain sight.
Friday, May 17 2013 1:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:22:30 GMT
Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would require scrap metal dealers to collect more information from the people who sell them metal.
Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that would require scrap metal dealers to collect more information from the people who sell them metal.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:41 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:41:16 GMT
Missouri lawmakers have approved legislation allowing expansion of special courts to handle cases involving current and former military personnel with mental health or substance abuse issues.
Missouri lawmakers have approved legislation allowing expansion of special courts to handle cases involving current and former military personnel with mental health or substance abuse issues.
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Sunday, May 19 2013 2:29 AM EDT2013-05-19 06:29:22 GMT
FAYETTEVILLE, AR (KAIT) - The Jonesboro Hurricane baseball team had never won a state title in the rich sports history of their school. That all changed with a come from behind win on Saturday at Baum
The Hurricane fell behind 4-0 in the late innings to 1 seed Greenwood and heading into the 6th inning things appeared to be bleak. But a big home run by Will McCauley pulled Jonesboro back up and helped close the deficit.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:53 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:53:49 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (ASU) — The Arkansas State baseball team will begin play in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament Wednesday, May 22 at 12:30 p.m. against the top seeded Troy Trojans at M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field
With a win over the Trojans, the eighth-seeded Red Wolves will advance to a second-round matchup against fourth-seeded Florida Atlantic or fifth-seeded Western Kentucky. An open-round loss would drop Arkansas State in the elimination against the loser of that same matchup.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:50 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:50:21 GMT
NEW ORLEANS, LA (SBC) – The Troy Trojans and South Alabama Jaguars have been crowned co-champions of the 2013 Sun Belt Conference regular season after both teams reached the 20-win plateau in conference
NEW ORLEANS, LA (SBC) – The Troy Trojans and South Alabama Jaguars have been crowned co-champions of the 2013 Sun Belt Conference regular season after both teams reached the 20-win plateau in conference
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:47 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:47:03 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (ASU) — The Arkansas State baseball team fell to Arkansas-Little Rock 8-1 Saturday in the regular season finale for both teams at Tomlinson Stadium. The Red Wolves (26-29, 12-18 SBC) will
JONESBORO, AR (ASU) — The Arkansas State baseball team fell to Arkansas-Little Rock 8-1 Saturday in the regular season finale for both teams at Tomlinson Stadium. The Red Wolves (26-29, 12-18 SBC) will
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:37 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:37:30 GMT
FAYETTEVILLE, AR (KAIT) - A late goal by the goal-keeper of all players lifted the Valley View Blazers boys soccer team to their first-ever state championship on Saturday. The game was scoreless for the
A late goal by the goal-keeper of all players lifted the Valley View Blazers boys soccer team to their first-ever state championship on Saturday.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:27 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:27:24 GMT
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Saturday night. Joe Kelly (0-2) allowed runs for
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Jeff Bianchi drove in two runs with a 10th-inning single up the middle, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4 on Saturday night. Joe Kelly (0-2) allowed runs for
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:24 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:24:28 GMT
NORMAN, OK (U of A) - The No. 24 University of Arkansas softball team topped the Fordham Rams, 5-2, on Saturday in Norman, Okla. and advanced to its second NCAA Regional Final in as many years. Arkansas
NORMAN, OK (U of A) - The No. 24 University of Arkansas softball team topped the Fordham Rams, 5-2, on Saturday in Norman, Okla. and advanced to its second NCAA Regional Final in as many years. Arkansas
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:19 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:19:53 GMT
AUBURN, AL (U of A) – Blake Austin drove in three runs, while Jordan Ebert went 3-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored as Auburn defeated No. 13 Arkansas, 11-6, in the regular season finale on Saturday
Dominic Ficociello had a pair of hits and drove in three runs to lead the Razorbacks at the plate. Brett McAfee hit his first homer of the season and went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored. Brian Anderson added two hits and scored three runs.
Saturday, May 18 2013 12:46 AM EDT2013-05-18 04:46:04 GMT
JONESBORO, Ark. (ASU) — Arkansas State erased a two run deficit in the bottom of the ninth inning, but Arkansas-Little Rock scored a run in the top of the tenth inning to defeat the Red Wolves 5-4 Friday
Despite the loss, ASU secured a berth in next week's Sun Belt Conference Tournament by way of Middle Tennessee's loss to Western Kentucky on Friday night. ASU will be playing for the right to improve its seed in the conference tournament. If the Red Wolves defeat UALR tomorrow they will enter be the No. 7 seed, while a loss would make ASU the No. 8 seed.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:59:07 GMT
AUBURN, AL – Ryne Stanek, Jalen Beeks and Colby Suggs combined on a six-hit shutout as No. 13 Arkansas evened its series at Auburn with a 1-0 win on Friday night at Plainsman Park. Arkansas improved
The Razorbacks' victory clinched the third seed in next week's SEC Tournament at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Ala. Arkansas will open play on Wednesday, May 22, at 9:30 a.m. against either the No. 6 or the No. 11 seed.
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.
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:42 AM EDT2013-05-19 05:42:00 GMT
LAWRENCE COUNTY, AR (KAIT) - Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson has confirmed the body of a young female has been found in the Black River near the Lawrence/Randolph County line. We have a crew on
Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson has confirmed the body of a young female has been found in the Black River near the Lawrence and Randolph County lines.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:42:58 GMT
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested for extortion by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being held in Pulaski County
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested for extortion by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being held in Pulaski County Jail.
Authorities say they have found a child's body believed to be that of an 18-month-old girl as they continue to investigate a series of Kansas farm deaths.
A body recovered amid an intensive search is believed to be that of a missing 18-month-old girl whose mother was found dead along with two men on a Kansas farm days ago, authorities said Sunday.
Saturday, May 18 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-05-19 00:44:31 GMT
BLYTHEVILLE, AR (KAIT)- A Blytheville police officer was involved in a shooting early Saturday morning, according to Police Chief Ross Thompson, where at least one has died. Chief Thompson says the shooting
A Blytheville police officer was involved in a shooting early Saturday morning, according to Police Chief Ross Thompson, where at least one person has died.
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.
A 16-year-old girl making her first solo drive died when her vehicle slammed into a semi. Sources tell KCTV5 that she was texting at the time of the crash.
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Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.
Certain projects, such as adding a well thought-out family room can be a wise investment, as they do add to the value of the home. Other projects, however, allow little opportunity to recover the costs when it's time to sell.
Thursday, May 16 2013 1:21 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:21:30 GMT
LAKE BUENA VISTA, FL (WFTV/CNN) - Disney World is the place where dreams come true, but sometimes waiting is the hardest part. According to an article in the New York Post this week, some wealthy parents
According to an article in the New York Post this week, some wealthy parents may be taking the FastPass to an extreme.
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...
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.
Anchorage police say a young man who didn't want to return to jail ran out onto the uncertain ice of an Alaska lake to escape officers armed with an arrest warrant.
An Australian politician says he's learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.
An Australian politician says he has learned a valuable lesson in social networking after he "liked" a Facebook photo without realizing that it showed a teenage prankster exposing himself.
A Washington woman whose car was stolen from her apartment complex saw the stolen SUV hours later - in the drive-thru of the McDonald's restaurant where she works.
A Washington woman whose car was stolen from her apartment complex saw the stolen SUV hours later - in the drive-thru of the McDonald's restaurant where she works.
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