Some local drivers have feared that a bridge collapse like the one in Washington State this week could happen closer to home. People have been particularly fearful of the aging Black River Bridge that connects Black Rock and Portia on U.S. 63 in Lawrence County.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:20:30 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
Some local drivers have feared that a bridge collapse like the one in Washington State this week could happen closer to home. People have been particularly fearful of the aging Black River Bridge that connects Black Rock and Portia on U.S. 63 in Lawrence County.
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.
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 8:24 PM EDT2013-05-25 00:24:14 GMT
LAFAYETTE, La. (SunBeltSports.org) – Eighth-seeded Arkansas State kept its season going with a 3-2 victory over top-seeded Troy on Friday in an elimination game at the 2013 Sun Belt Conference Baseball
Collin Massanelli had a go-ahead RBI single in the 6th. The Red Wolves have to beat Florida Atlantic twice to advance to the Sun Belt Championship Game.
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.
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 7:20 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:20:30 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
Some local drivers have feared that a bridge collapse like the one in Washington State this week could happen closer to home. People have been particularly fearful of the aging Black River Bridge that connects Black Rock and Portia on U.S. 63 in Lawrence County.
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."
Officials in Washington state performed a special inspection six months ago on the Interstate 5 bridge that collapsed because there were indications it had been struck by a different vehicle.
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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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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