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.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:10 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:10:27 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- A Jonesboro resident shares the story of her sister who lives in Moore, Oklahoma and was impacted by the tornado Monday. But the storm was not the only tragedy the Oklahoma family
A Jonesboro resident shares the story of her sister who lives in Moore, Oklahoma and was impacted by the tornado Monday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:08 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:08:58 GMT
INDEPENDENCE COUNTY, AR (KAIT) – It's graduation day in Independence County, but not for any high school seniors. The graduation is being held for a participant in the recently created DWI Court in Independence
It's graduation day in Independence County, but not for any high school seniors.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:58:18 GMT
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, AR (KAIT) – Stray dogs are becoming an increasing problem in Mississippi County, according to several mayors. The issue was discussed at the bi-monthly Mississippi County mayors meeting
Stray dogs are becoming an increasing problem in Mississippi County, according to several mayors.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:30:37 GMT
Whoever broke into a Jonesboro woman's car Tuesday night apparently never read Exodus 20:15. Otherwise they would not have stolen her Bible. The victim was taking her dog for a walk shortly before 6:30
A women woke up this morning and noticed her car had been broken into. The thief only stole her Bible.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:24:24 GMT
BAXTER COUNTY, AR (KAIT) – A Flippin woman is back behind bars after officers found pills and drugs hidden in her jail uniform. According to the Baxter County Sheriff's Office, Bethany Nicole Williams,
A Flippin woman is back behind bars after officers found pills and drugs hidden in her jail uniform.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:14:19 GMT
Independence County Sheriff Steve Jeffery says a Batesville man now faces "multiple counts of computer child pornography." Grant Rader, 34, is currently being held... Click here to read the full sto
Independence County Sheriff Steve Jeffery says a Batesville man now faces "multiple counts of computer child pornography."
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:10 AM EDT2013-05-22 13:10:31 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
The investigation continues into the fatal weekend shooting that involved a Blytheville police officer.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:02 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:02:47 GMT
CELBURNE COUNTY, AR (KAIT) – Police say drug possession puts four Cleburne County people behind bars. A search by the Cleburne County Narcotics Investigators at 401 West Front Street in Heber Springs
Police say drug possession puts four Cleburne County people behind bars.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:10:08 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Cashiers at Sears and Kmart stores in Region 8 are being retrained after a Region 8 News investigation revealed they were not checking the identification of customers who use unsigned
A Region 8 News investigation uncovered holes in the credit card system. Cashiers are not supposed to approve unsigned credit cards at the point of sale. Our investigation revealed that's not happening.
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.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:50:59 GMT
MOORE, OK (AP) - Walmart says it is pledging $1 million for the recovery from the tornado that devastated Moore. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company said Tuesday that it will make donations of cash
Walmart says it is pledging $1 million for the recovery from the tornado that devastated Moore.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:07 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:07:26 GMT
So far, no Arkansas colleges or universities are permitting faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus.
NEW DETAILS: The president of the University of Arkansas system is recommending its 11 campuses opt out of a law allowing faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus. A spokesman on Tuesday said UA System President Donald Bobbitt will recommend that the schools continue banning concealed handguns on campus.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:58 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:58:33 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - An affidavit filed in federal court alleges that Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner repeatedly took cash payments from a broker who invested state money. The affidavit filed Monday
NEW DETAILS: The top Republican in the Arkansas House is calling on the governor to begin the process to remove state Treasurer Martha Shoffner over federal charges she accepted cash from an investment broker.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:52:57 GMT
FAYETTEVILLE, AR (U of A) – CBS made it official Wednesday as the network, along with the Southeastern Conference, announced the Arkansas-LSU football game in 2013 will take place Friday, Nov. 29, in Baton
CBS made it official Wednesday as the network, along with the Southeastern Conference, announced the Arkansas-LSU football game in 2013 will take place Friday, Nov. 29, in Baton Rouge.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:24:31 GMT
DESTIN, FL (KAIT) - Sun Belt Conference Commissioner Karl Benson spoke to the media Wednesday morning to report new business after the conclusion of the spring meetings in Destin, Florida this week. The
The summary of no title game for football is no change for fans, the Sun Belt Conference has never had a title game for football. But their lack of desire to pursue one is sudden and change of pace for Benson, who was rapidly pursuing teams to fill voids in the conference and as he said earlier this year, to get to 12 teams.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:15 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:15:27 GMT
DESTIN, FL (SBC) – With eyes set to the future, the Sun Belt Conference concluded its annual Spring Meeting in Destin, Florida on Wednesday. "Over the last four days we have conducted a great deal
DESTIN, FL (SBC) – With eyes set to the future, the Sun Belt Conference concluded its annual Spring Meeting in Destin, Florida on Wednesday. "Over the last four days we have conducted a great deal
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:06 AM EDT2013-05-22 05:06:45 GMT
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Tony Parker had 15 points and a career playoff-high 18 assists, Tim Duncan scored San Antonio's first six points of overtime and the Spurs bounced back after squandering a 13-point lead
San Antonio leads the Western Conference Finals 2-0. The series shifts to Memphis for Games 3 and 4. Game 3 is Saturday at 8pm on ESPN.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 3:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:37:55 GMT
GAME 56 Date: May 22, 2013 First Pitch: 12:30 p.m. Location: Lafayette, La. Stadium: M.L. "Tigue" Moore Field (3,755) Radio: East Arkansas Broadcasters 95.3 FM The Ticket
Arkansas State will start senior right-hander Daniel Wright on Wednesday. Daniel is 6-4 on the season with a 3.17 ERA and 93 strikeouts. His strikeout total ranks second in the league and his earned run average is fourth best in the league.
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.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:10:08 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Cashiers at Sears and Kmart stores in Region 8 are being retrained after a Region 8 News investigation revealed they were not checking the identification of customers who use unsigned
A Region 8 News investigation uncovered holes in the credit card system. Cashiers are not supposed to approve unsigned credit cards at the point of sale. Our investigation revealed that's not happening.
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.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:12 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:12:25 GMT
A Batesville man was arrested Tuesday following an investigation into computer child pornography. Grant Raider is being held... Click here to read the full story.
A Batesville man was arrested Tuesday following an investigation into computer child pornography.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:02 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:02:47 GMT
CELBURNE COUNTY, AR (KAIT) – Police say drug possession puts four Cleburne County people behind bars. A search by the Cleburne County Narcotics Investigators at 401 West Front Street in Heber Springs
Police say drug possession puts four Cleburne County people behind bars.
State records released Monday show how Missouri social workers failed to adequately pursue allegations of abuse involving a preschooler. Lucas Webb, 4, would die five days after the state closed the abuse investigation.
Cashiers at Sears and Kmart stores in Region 8 are being retrained after a Region 8 News investigation revealed they were not checking the identification of customers who use unsigned credit cards, despite a corporate policy to do so.
Visit the Region 8 Weather Watchers page today and register for a chance to win a FREE Region 8 StormTeam Weather umbrella, compliments of your local Barton's!
Visit the Region 8 Weather Watchers page today and register for a chance to win a FREE Region 8 StormTeam Weather umbrella, compliments of your local Barton's!
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The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
The overall health of Americans isn't improving much, with about six in 10 people either overweight or obese and large numbers engaging in unhealthy behaviors like smoking, heavy drinking or not exercising.
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
Seeking to toughen the allowable alcohol limit for drivers, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is calling on states to lower the legal blood alcohol content (BAC) to 0.05 or lower from the current 0.08.
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...
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.
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