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 3:43 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 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 1:07 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:07:14 GMT
NORFORK, AR (KAIT)- A man was arrested in Norfork after Baxter County deputies got reports of suspicious activity, possibly theft, at some mini storage units in Salesville. Baxter County Sheriff, John
A man was arrested in Norfork after Baxter County deputies got reports of suspicious activity, possibly theft, at some mini storage units in Salesville.
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 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 11:12 AM EDT2013-05-17 15:12:30 GMT
DALLAS (KTVT/CNN) – The National Weather Service now says 16 tornadoes hit North Texas on Thursday. The tornadoes killed at least six people and destroyed several communities. Sheriff Roger Deeds has seen
The National Weather Service now says 16 tornadoes hit North Texas on Thursday. The tornadoes killed at least six people and destroyed several communities.
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.
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.
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.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:22 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:22:11 GMT
CARAWAY, AR (KAIT) – A group of Caraway residents has started a campaign to raise funds to build a veterans monument. Shirley Redding says the committee has raised about $1,400 of the estimated $16,000
A group of Caraway residents has started a campaign to raise funds to build a veterans monument.
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.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:25 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:25:09 GMT
BLYTHEVILLE, AR (KAIT) - Blytheville Fire Department responded to a call Saturday night that two vacant buildings at the Aeroplex had caught fire. When fire-fighters arrived on scene, a third building
Blytheville Fire Department responded to a call Saturday night that two vacant buildings at the Aeroplex had caught fire.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:29 PM EDT2013-05-17 00:29:28 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT)- The new location of the Loose Caboose might be putting a damper on businesses that used to surround the festival. Courtney Brown will talk with one of them on how the new location
The new location of the Loose Caboose might be putting a damper on businesses that used to surround the festival.
Thursday, May 16 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-05-16 22:26:04 GMT
BATESVILLE, AR (KAIT)- According to the CDC, 66 percent of Arkansans are overweight, but there may be hope at one Region 8 school who has incorporated health and wellness into their curriculum. Eagle
According to the CDC, 66 percent of Arkansans are overweight, but there may be hope at one Region 8 school who has incorporated health and wellness into their curriculum.
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:48 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:48:10 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has signed a 99-year lease for nearly 19,000 acres on the Maumelle River Wildlife Management Area. The commission signed the $1 million lease
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission has signed a 99-year lease for nearly 19,000 acres on the Maumelle River Wildlife Management Area.
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:17:35 GMT
If you are a Civil War historian, this is a must see. The Bloomfield Civil War Cemetery is lactated on County Road 517 in beautiful Stoddard County near Bloomfield, Missouri.
If you are a Civil War historian, this historic site is a must see. The Bloomfield Civil War Cemetery is lactated on County Road 517 in beautiful Stoddard County near Bloomfield, Missouri.
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:23:37 GMT
(WMC-TV) - Corky's founder Donald Pelts has died, Action News 5 has learned.Pelts suffered a heart attack. News of Pelts' passing comes one day after the death of John Willingham, another prominent figure
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 1:49 PM EDT2013-05-16 17:49:06 GMT
NEWPORT, AR (KAIT) – A math competition has added up to be a great success at Newport Elementary School. The school honored more than 200 students during an assembly Thursday for competing in the third
The school honored more than 200 students during an assembly Thursday for competing in the third annual Math Marathon.
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 11:51 AM EDT2013-05-16 15:51:19 GMT
The Arkansas Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a North Little Rock man convicted of first-degree murder in the bludgeoning death of his grandfather.
The Arkansas Supreme Court has ordered a new trial for a North Little Rock man convicted of first-degree murder in the bludgeoning death of his grandfather.
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.
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:20 AM EDT2013-05-16 11:20:18 GMT
With time running out on the legislative session, The Missouri Bar and state lawmakers are acknowledging that an overhaul of the state's criminal laws won't cross the finish line.
With time running out on the legislative session, The Missouri Bar and state lawmakers are acknowledging that an overhaul of the state's criminal laws won't cross the finish line.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:35 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:35:37 GMT
POCAHONTAS, AR (KAIT) – The City of Pocahontas may soon have a new water park. The city is working to inform its residents about the facility that, if voted for, would replace the current pool that's
The City of Pocahontas may soon have a new water park.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:55:34 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – The 1039th Engineer Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Engineer Battalion is back home in Region 8. Region 8 News has multiple crews at the homecoming and will
The 1039th Engineer Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Engineer Battalion is back home in Region 8.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 7:19 PM EDT2013-05-15 23:19:45 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - The 1039th is back on American soil, but what awaits them? Will DuPree talks with the Beck Pride Center about what they do to help returning soldiers readjust to civilian life,
The 1039th Engineer Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Engineer Battalion may be back on American soil now, but returning home can be a difficult transition. There are luckily a number of resources available locally to help the soldiers adjust to civilian life again.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:57:29 GMT
Federal prosecutors are expected to hold a news conference about a case involving a Mexican drug cartel.
NEW DETAILS: Federal prosecutors in Arkansas say two more men are in custody after they were indicted in a cocaine conspiracy case linked to a Mexican drug cartel.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:53 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:53:50 GMT
BAY, AR (KAIT) – The final Teacher of the Month for the 2012-20113 school year has spent her entire life in Region 8. Mrs. Amanda Grisham, who teaches 3rd grade at Bay Elementary School, grew up in the
The final Teacher of the Month for the 2012-20113 school year has spent her entire life in Region 8. Mrs. Amanda Grisham, who teaches 3rd grade at Bay Elementary School, grew up in the Jonesboro area and graduated at Nettleton High School before pursuing a degree at Arkansas State University. After college, she got her first job as a teacher in Craighead County.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:46:56 GMT
Do you recognize this man? If so, call the Independence County Sheriff's Department immediately. He's a suspect in an armed robbery Tuesday evening in downtown Batesville. Click here for the full s
NEW DETAILS: The Independence County Sheriff's Department has arrested a man they say robbed a store at knife point. Investigators couldn't release many details about the arrest, but did tell Region 8 News that the man in the surveillance video has been caught.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:27:36 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT)- Former Congressman Asa Hutchinson addressed the Paragould Rotary Club Wednesday regarding his National School Shield Task Force plan after the tragedy at Newtown Elementary School. Veronica
Former Arkansas Congressman Asa Hutchinson addressed the Paragould Rotary Club Wednesday regarding his National School Shield Task Force plan after the tragedy at Newtown Elementary School.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 4:21 PM EDT2013-05-15 20:21:56 GMT
A lawsuit challenging Arkansas' new law banning most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy has been assigned to a new federal judge.
NEW DETAILS: A federal judge has rejected Arkansas' attempt to dismiss a lawsuit challenging a new state law banning most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:06 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:06:07 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - The Arkansas Department of Correction says a pharmaceutical company has closed its account after the state last month acknowledged plans to use its anti-seizure drug phenobarbital
The Arkansas Department of Correction says a pharmaceutical company has closed its account after the state last month acknowledged plans to use its anti-seizure drug phenobarbital in executions.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 1:35 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:35:15 GMT
ST. LOUIS (AP) - The U.S. diplomat caught up in a spying investigation in Russia has family in suburban St. Louis and graduated from high school there. Officials in Moscow claim that 29-year-old Ryan
The U.S. diplomat caught up in a spying investigation in Russia has family in suburban St. Louis and graduated from high school there.
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 1:27 PM EDT2013-05-15 17:27:52 GMT
Missouri lawmakers have sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would force the state Revenue Department to stop scanning driving applicants' documents into a state computer system.
Missouri lawmakers have sent Gov. Jay Nixon a bill that would force the state Revenue Department to stop scanning driving applicants' documents into a state computer system.
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 11:41 AM EDT2013-05-15 15:41:51 GMT
JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas State University is warning Bill Halter that it owns the trademark to the "Arkansas Promise Scholarship" and says the Democrat needs to stop using a similar phrase in his
Arkansas State University is warning Bill Halter that it owns the trademark to the "Arkansas Promise Scholarship" and says the Democrat needs to stop using a similar phrase in his campaign for governor.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:59 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:59:30 GMT
Legislation has stalled in the Missouri Senate dealing with the business agreements between alcohol producers and those that distribute the products to restaurants, stores and other retailers.
Legislation has stalled in the Missouri Senate dealing with the business agreements between alcohol producers and those that distribute the products to restaurants, stores and other retailers.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:56 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:56:57 GMT
The Missouri Senate has approved legislation to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers and limit lawsuits seeking money for work-related illnesses.
The Missouri Senate has approved legislation to replenish an insolvent fund for disabled workers and limit lawsuits seeking money for work-related illnesses.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:51 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:51:33 GMT
A former assistant publisher of The Jonesboro Sun - whose father was publisher of the long-time family-owned newspaper - has died at his home in Louisiana.
A former assistant publisher of The Jonesboro Sun - whose father was publisher of the long-time family-owned newspaper - has died at his home in Louisiana.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:43 AM EDT2013-05-15 10:43:27 GMT
Hot Springs is known for using trading cards to promote tourism, but the city has been issuing postcards since 2001 - and the latest edition features one of America's best known sporting figures.
Hot Springs is known for using trading cards to promote tourism, but the city has been issuing postcards since 2001 - and the latest edition features one of America's best known sporting figures.
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 10:50 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:50:12 GMT
UNDATED (KAIT) - Let's face it. The cost of living in the U.S. is expensive and isn't getting any cheaper. To save money and pool resources we found many people have found new creative ways to put a very
Let's face it. The cost of living in the U.S. is expensive and isn't getting any cheaper. To save money and pool resources we found many people have found new creative ways to put a very nice roof over their heads.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:46 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:46:37 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - With a unanimous vote, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that states lower their legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level from .08 to .05. Currently, all 50 states
With a unanimous vote, the National Transportation Safety Board recommended that states lower their legal Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level from .08 to .05.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:32 PM EDT2013-05-15 00:32:13 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Actress Angelina Jolie announced that she had a preventive double mastectomy, which came after learning she has a gene that increased her risk of developing breast cancer. Her
Actress Angelina Jolie announced that she had a preventive double mastectomy, which came after learning she has a gene that increased her risk of developing breast cancer.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:16 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:16:52 GMT
MARKED TREE, AR (KAIT) – The 1039th Engineer Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Engineer Battalion will arrive tomorrow at 1pm at the new Armed Force Reserve Center. Courtney Brown is
The 1039th Engineer Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Engineer Battalion will arrive tomorrow at 1pm at the new Armed Force Reserve Center.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:12 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:12:02 GMT
MAYNARD, AR (KAIT)- Arkansas' first lady "booked" it to Region 8 Tuesday. Around 1 p.m., an Arkansas State Police chopper set down on the ball field beside the Maynard elementary school and First Lady
Arkansas' first lady "booked" it to Region 8 Tuesday.
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 4:25 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:25:02 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT)- Lottery players have the chance to win over $500 million this week. This week marks the 7th time in lottery history that a jackpot has grown to $350 million or more. The Powerball
Lottery players have the chance to win over $500 million this week.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 4:08 PM EDT2013-05-14 20:08:25 GMT
Instead of selling liquor in Baxter County, one company wants to make it. White River Distillery, Inc. submitted an application last week to... Click here to read the full story.
Company applies for license to make liquor in Your Region 8.
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.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 2:08 PM EDT2013-05-14 18:08:02 GMT
WASHINGTON (AP) - Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths
Federal accident investigators recommended Tuesday that states cut their threshold for drunken driving by nearly half, matching a standard that has substantially reduced highway deaths in other countries.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:15 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:15:29 GMT
NEWPORT, AR (KAIT) – The Newport Police Department is investigating a rash of early morning burglaries that happened Tuesday. According to Lt. Patrick Weatherford, officers were initially called to Arkansas
The Newport Police Department is investigating a rash of early morning burglaries that happened Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:58 AM EDT2013-05-14 13:58:08 GMT
Northwest Arkansas Community College is the latest institution to opt out of a state law that allows faculty and staff to carry concealed guns on campus.
Northwest Arkansas Community College is the latest institution to opt out of a state law that allows faculty and staff to carry concealed guns on campus.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-05-14 13:37:38 GMT
Dollar General needs 10,000 new employees. To fill that tall order, the company will host a career fair this Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at... Click here for the full story.
Looking to employee 10,000 new workers nationwide, Dollar General will host a career fair this Saturday in Region 8.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 8:48 AM EDT2013-05-14 12:48:54 GMT
TRUMANN, AR (KAIT) – An early morning earthquake has been measured just south of Trumann. According to a preliminary report by the Cooperative New Madrid Seismic Network, a quake with a magnitude of 2.8
According to a preliminary report by the Cooperative New Madrid Seismic Network, a quake with a magnitude of 2.8 was detected just after midnight Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:41 AM EDT2013-05-14 10:41:19 GMT
The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.
The Missouri Legislature has voted to create an online database allowing businesses to check whether job applicants have a history of filing workers' compensation claims.
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