NEW DETAILS: Police in Jonesboro are investigating a shooting that happened overnight Wednesday that injured a toddler. JPD currently searching for person of interest.
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 12:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:50:02 GMT
Prison sentences for Missouri juveniles convicted of first-degree murder remain uncertain because lawmakers did not pass a new sentencing scheme before adjourning.
Prison sentences for Missouri juveniles convicted of first-degree murder remain uncertain because lawmakers did not pass a new sentencing scheme before adjourning.
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.
Monday, May 20 2013 8:06 PM EDT2013-05-21 00:06:07 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
NEW DETAILS: The Walnut Ridge Police Department held a press conference Monday afternoon confirming that it was Randall's body that was found Saturday. The cause of death is still being investigated.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:00:20 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Officials with the Jonesboro Police Department say they track crime trends weekly. While the department saw a drop in some crimes, another trend is concerning police. "Without
Region 8 News investigates the crime numbers for the city of Jonesboro. From January to April of 2013, Jonesboro Police dealt with 17 aggravated robberies in the city.
Friday, May 17 2013 4:00 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:00:46 GMT
Two teenage boys were arrested Friday morning after police say they damaged several vendor trailers set up at the Loose Caboose Festival. Click here to read the full story.
Two teenage boys were arrested Friday morning after police say they damaged several vendor trailers set up at the Loose Caboose Festival.
Friday, May 17 2013 3:30 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:30:32 GMT
A family of five managed to escape their burning home safely Thursday morning. Now investigators believe the fire was deliberately set. Click here for the full story.
Investigators believe an early morning fire that may have been deliberately set.
Friday, May 17 2013 3:04 PM EDT2013-05-17 19:04:54 GMT
Early Friday morning someone broke into a Jonesboro restaurant. Police believe that someone may have been a woman. Around 4:13 a.m. officers responded to an alarm call at El Acapulco, 1701 E. Highland. Click
Jonesboro police say a woman may have burglarized a local restaurant early Friday morning.
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 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.
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:05:00 GMT
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a Campbell man was under the influence of drugs when he crashed his car. The crash happened around 7:30 Wednesday night on Highway J, 5 miles west of Malden. Click
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a Campbell man was under the influence of drugs when he crashed his car.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:16 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:16:46 GMT
A Puxico woman accused of murdering her husband was in court on Thursday morning. Victoria Isaac's arraignment was 9 a.m. in Stoddard County. She is facing first degree murder charges.
A Puxico woman accused of murdering her husband was in court on Thursday morning. Victoria Isaac's arraignment was 9 a.m. in Stoddard County. She is facing first degree murder charges.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:08 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:08:50 GMT
Sorry, wrong number. That's what a 35-year-old Walnut Ridge man probably would like to say after he was arrested Wednesday for trying to sell prescription drugs to the wrong person. A concerned citizen
Text sent to the wrong person lands a "zanned out" Lawrence County man behind bars.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:42 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:42:21 GMT
A sex offender wanted in Missouri has been found living in Lawrence County. On Wednesday, sheriff's deputies arrested Jerry F. Smith at a home in Portia. Click here for the full story.
A convicted child rapist wanted in Missouri was arrested Wednesday at a home in Portia.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:28 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:28:40 GMT
A Poplar Bluff woman injured in a crash early Sunday morning has died. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 31-year-old Rebecca S. Berry died Monday after being airlifted to Barnes-Jewish
A Region 8 woman injured in a head-on collision Sunday morning later died at a St. Louis hospital.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:54 AM EDT2013-05-15 15:54:57 GMT
Whoever broke into a vision care clinic earlier this week was apparently looking for just one thing. Around 11 p.m. Monday night Jonesboro police were called to Invision Eye Care, 2704 Alexander Dr. Click
Region 8 News has learned new details in the Monday night break-in at a local vision care center.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:30 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:30:45 GMT
CARUTHERSVILLE, MO (KAIT)- Caruthersville Police say a man was found with a single gunshot wound in his car at 9:50 p.m. Friday. Caruthersville Police officers initially responded to a car accident in
NEW DETAILS: According to the Caruthersville Police Department, 36-year-old Tyrone Tilson, 21-year-old Dedrick Tilson, and 27-year-old Frank Rogers Jr., have been charged with 1st degree murder and armed criminal action in the murder of Rodney Maxwell.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:19 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:19:07 GMT
FORREST CITY, AR (KAIT)- Weed and paraphernalia were found in Forrest City after the Forrest City Police Department executed a search warrant. Two people were arrested in connection to the search. A search
Weed and paraphernalia were found in Forrest City after the Forrest City Police Department executed a search warrant. Two people were arrested in connection to the search.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:58 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:58:49 GMT
A bit of advice: If police question you about your suspected involvement in a crime, it's best not to lie about your name. Police say that's what a Cave City man did recently and he wound up facing even
A bit of advice: If police question you about your suspected involvement in a crime, it's best not to lie about your name.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:30 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:30:25 GMT
Instead of stealing glasses, Jonesboro police say whoever broke into a local vision care office had their eyes on the customers' personal records. Around 11 p.m. Monday police responded to an alarm at... Click
Instead of stealing glasses, Jonesboro police say whoever broke into a local vision care office had their eyes on the customers' personal records.
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 4:38 AM EDT2013-05-24 08:38:10 GMT
(RNN) - A bridge in Washington has collapsed and at least two cars are in the water, according to KING 5 TV out of Seattle. The bridge is part of Interstate 5. There is no word on injuries. Copyright 2013
A photo from the scene showed a man sitting on top of his car, which was partially submerged.
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 11:52 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:52:05 GMT
CARAWAY, AR (KAIT) - Their graduation was canceled after a parent complained about prayer during the ceremony, but Thursday night, the 6th graders from Riverside were able to celebrate the end of the school
Their graduation was canceled after a parent complained about prayer during the ceremony, but Thursday night, the 6th graders from Riverside were able to celebrate the end of the school year at a local church.
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.
Tennessee has announced that Tim Rogers is stepping down as the university's vice chancellor for student life, less than three weeks after he cited an "intolerable situation" in an email that he sent to chancellor Jimmy...
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