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.
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 6:37 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:37:22 GMT
The Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is receiving a $20,000 grant for an exhibit on stereotypes of Native Americans.
The Sequoyah National Research Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is receiving a $20,000 grant for an exhibit on stereotypes of Native Americans.
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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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.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:55 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:55:48 GMT
ST. LOUIS (AP) - David Freese hit a grand slam for his first homer of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals used a five-run first inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Friday night. The Brewers
David Freese hit a grand slam for his first homer of the season, and the St. Louis Cardinals used a five-run first inning to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 on Friday night.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:56 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:56:18 GMT
JONESBORO, Ark. (AStateRedWolves.com) — Daniel Wright tossed his second complete game of the season as the Arkansas State baseball moved one step closer to securing its spot in the Sun Belt Conference
Daniel Wright tossed his 2nd complete game of the season in a 3-2 victory. Ryan Roberts had ASU's only runs with a three-run HR in the 4th. ASU and UALR will continue the series on Friday with Bradley Wallace scheduled to get the start for the Red Wolves. First-pitch is set for 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:42 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:42:35 GMT
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (ArkansasRazorbacks.com) – A trio of University of Arkansas men's golfers shot even par on Thursday during the first round of the NCAA Fayetteville Regional at Blessings to lead the
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (ArkansasRazorbacks.com) – A trio of University of Arkansas men's golfers shot even par on Thursday during the first round of the NCAA Fayetteville Regional at Blessings to lead the
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:12:31 GMT
FAYETTEVILLE (ArkansasRazorbacks.com) – The No. 4 University of Arkansas men's track and field team will send 27 total qualifiers—25 individual and two relays—to the 2013 NCAA West Preliminary which will
FAYETTEVILLE (ArkansasRazorbacks.com) – The No. 4 University of Arkansas men's track and field team will send 27 total qualifiers—25 individual and two relays—to the 2013 NCAA West Preliminary which will
Friday, May 17 2013 12:07 AM EDT2013-05-17 04:07:13 GMT
AUBURN, Ala. (ArkansasRazorbacks.com) – Conner Kendrick and Terrance Dedrick combined on a five-hit shutout as Auburn defeated No. 13 Arkansas, 3-0, in the series opener on Thursday night at Plainsman
AUBURN, Ala. (ArkansasRazorbacks.com) – Conner Kendrick and Terrance Dedrick combined on a five-hit shutout as Auburn defeated No. 13 Arkansas, 3-0, in the series opener on Thursday night at Plainsman
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:57:00 GMT
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Daniel Murphy and David Wright combined for five hits and three RBIs against Adam Wainwright and the New York Mets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Daniel Murphy and David Wright combined for five hits and three RBIs against Adam Wainwright and the New York Mets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis
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 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.
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:50:07 GMT
ASH FLAT, AR (KAIT) – Love has a tendency to find people when they least expect it. For Becky and Greg Foreman, they found each other and fell in love after going through separate tragedies in their lives. The
The Foremans say they have finally reached what they consider to be their ‘happily ever after,' but getting there was no fairy tale.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:06 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:06:09 GMT
Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson says a woman stopped for a traffic violation didn't have any proof of insurance. But, he says she did have a pipe and a baggie of meth. On Thursday, May 16... Click
Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson says a woman didn't have proof of insurance when she was stopped; but, he says she did have meth in her car.
Alayna Adams, 9, got the chance of a lifetime to throw out the first pitch Thursday night at a Tampa Bay Rays game, but she had no idea there was a huge surprise in store for her.
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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.
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.
Ghanaian college students plan Wednesday to launch a model of a satellite the size of a Coke can 200 yards (meters) into the air.
Their project might not sound like much: The college students on Wednesday launched a tiny model of a satellite the size of a soda can on a big yellow balloon.
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