Students from a suburban Oklahoma City elementary school destroyed by this week's tornado reunited with their teachers Thursday and collected whatever could be salvaged from the ruins.
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.
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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
Thursday, May 23 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 21:23:00 GMT
A Jonesboro man faces multiple charges after police say a search of his home turned up marijuana, LSD and bath salts. Micah Roller, 23, is charged with trafficking a controlled substance, two counts of
A Jonesboro man faces multiple charges after police say a search of his home turned up marijuana, LSD and bath salts.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:56:40 GMT
HOXIE, AR (KAIT) – Hoxie Fire Department has started a scholarship program to help future firefighters pay for college. The program also allows the future firefighters to gain experience. Courtney Brown
Hoxie Fire Department has started a scholarship program to help future firefighters pay for college.
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:27:00 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.
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:58:44 GMT
Jonesboro (KAIT) - This morning police in Jonesboro are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on Fairfield Drive. Police haven't released many details, except that there was a shooting near
NEW DETAILS: Police in Jonesboro are investigating a shooting that happened overnight Wednesday that injured a toddler. JPD currently searching for person of interest.
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:53 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:53:39 GMT
Prosecutors say the stabbing death of a Lawrence County man was justifiable homicide. On December 5, 2012, Baxter County sheriff's deputies were called to a home Midway. When deputies arrived, they found
Prosecutors say the stabbing death of a Lawrence County man was justifiable homicide.
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:30:02 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT/AP) – Arkansas State University is yet another institution to opt out of the new state gun law. The board of trustees met Thursday to discuss the proposal that would allow faculty
The board of trustees at ASU declined to allow faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus under the new state law. A tuition rate increase of about 3.5% for undergraduates was also approved.
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.
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.
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 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-23 14:01:25 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT) - Greene County Tech is holding their Green & Gold scrimmage Thursday night and are giving the community a way to help in aiding the people in Oklahoma. The spring football game
Fans are asked to bring canned goods, water, first aid kits, and paper items that will be sent to Moore, Oklahoma.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:23:09 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (ASU) – Junior Kim Raath of the 2012-13 Arkansas State University women's track and field team has been named to the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) Leadership Team in an announcement made Tuesday
JONESBORO, AR (ASU) – Junior Kim Raath of the 2012-13 Arkansas State University women's track and field team has been named to the Sun Belt Conference (SBC) Leadership Team in an announcement made Tuesday
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.
Thursday, May 23 2013 1:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 17:23:31 GMT
A one-car crash Wednesday night ended with a Jonesboro woman and a six-month-old baby in custody. Shanrika Coleman, 21, was arrested and charged with DWI, careless and prohibited driving, refusal to submit,
A one-car crash Wednesday night ended with a Jonesboro woman and a six-month-old baby in custody.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:57 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:57:02 GMT
Do you recognize the man featured in these photos? If so, the Jonesboro Police Department wants to hear from you. Investigators say Wednesday, May 20, just before 6:30 p.m. the man robbed Clark's Kwik
Jonesboro police are searching for a man suspected of robbing a local convenience store.
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:58 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:58:44 GMT
Jonesboro (KAIT) - This morning police in Jonesboro are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on Fairfield Drive. Police haven't released many details, except that there was a shooting near
NEW DETAILS: Police in Jonesboro are investigating a shooting that happened overnight Wednesday that injured a toddler. JPD currently searching for person of interest.
Thursday, May 23 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-23 18:30:02 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT/AP) – Arkansas State University is yet another institution to opt out of the new state gun law. The board of trustees met Thursday to discuss the proposal that would allow faculty
The board of trustees at ASU declined to allow faculty and staff to carry concealed handguns on campus under the new state law. A tuition rate increase of about 3.5% for undergraduates was also approved.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:51 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:51:11 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Makenzie Aldred should not be alive. Dubbed "The Miracle Child" by her doctors and family alike, Makenzie suffers from a form of Congenital Heart Defect that should be diagnosed
Dubbed "The Miracle Child" by her doctors and family alike, Makenzie suffers from a form of Congenital Heart Defect that should be diagnosed when the mother is pregnant or shortly after delivery.
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!
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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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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