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.
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 4:07 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 12:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:01:49 GMT
BLYTHEVILLE, AR (AP) - A group of parents and grandparents has filed a federal lawsuit against the Blytheville School District, challenging the district's denial of student transfers under the state's
A group of parents and grandparents has filed a federal lawsuit against the Blytheville School District, challenging the district's denial of student transfers under the state's school choice law.
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.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-05-21 15:16:37 GMT
Tuesday got off to a stormy start in parts of Your Region 8. Viewers sent these photos as storm clouds rolled over their communities. To see more photos, click here.
Viewers sent these photos as storm clouds rolled over their communities Tuesday morning.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 7:44 AM EDT2013-05-21 11:44:38 GMT
MONETTE, AR (KAIT) - A Mississippi County man is dead following a motorcycle wreck over the weekend. According to Arkansas State Police, the crash happened Sunday morning just before 10 a.m. Police say
A Mississippi County man is dead following a motorcycle wreck over the weekend.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:55 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:55:15 GMT
WYNNE, AR - (WMC-TV) - A Mid-South woman is in many ways the "girl next door" except she does not look like anyone you have ever seen before. Even more, she is not supposed to be alive. MORE SLIDESHOW:
A Mid-South woman is in many ways the "girl next door" except she does not look like anyone you have ever seen before. Even more, she is not supposed to be alive.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:47 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:47:48 GMT
WALNUT RIDGE, AR (KAIT) - For seven weeks, the community of Walnut Ridge has been rocked by the disappearance of one of their own. Thousands of man hours have been logged searching for the 14 year old
For seven weeks, the community of Walnut Ridge has been rocked by the disappearance of one of their own.
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.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:51:52 GMT
DONIPHAN, AR (KAIT) – A search effort is underway in Southeast Missouri. The Hartland Pit Stop in Doniphan apparently sold a $1 million Powerball ticket this past weekend, but the winner has yet to come
A Southeast Missouri woman wrapped up a big week by taking home a piece of the record $600 million Powerball jackpot.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:41 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:41:06 GMT
MONETTE, AR (KAIT) – A minister facing sexual assault charges appeared in a Craighead County courtroom Friday. According to the Craighead County Prosecutor's Office, Charles Hughes had his case continued
NEW INFORMATION: A former Region 8 minister appears in court on charges of sexual assault in the 1st degree, obstructing governmental operation and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:14 PM EDT2013-05-20 21:14:17 GMT
LAKE CITY, AR (KAIT) - The Caraway Police Department is investigating an incident between a parent and students at Riverside Elementary School. Officer Kevin Tucker said Michael Stayton of Caraway went
NEW DETAILS: A parent accused of assaulting three children at a Caraway elementary school appeared in court Monday. According to the Craighead County Prosecutor's Office, 47-year-old Michael Stayton did not enter a plea and has a tentative trial date set for June 4th.
Monday, May 20 2013 4:27 PM EDT2013-05-20 20:27:29 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - Gov. Mike Beebe says Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner ought to resign after she allegedly took cash from a broker who managed state funds. Beebe, a Democrat, told reporters Monday
Gov. Mike Beebe says Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner ought to resign after she allegedly took cash from a broker who managed state funds.
Monday, May 20 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-20 17:00:43 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR. (AP) - Arkansas' attorney general and the head of the state Republican Party say Treasurer Martha Shoffner should resign after she allegedly took cash payments from a broker who invested
Arkansas' attorney general and the head of the state Republican Party say Treasurer Martha Shoffner should resign after she allegedly took cash payments from a broker who invested state money.
Monday, May 20 2013 12:42 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:42:29 GMT
Bentonville-based Walmart is holding an event in Little Rock to draw attention to products it sells that are made in Arkansas.
NEW DETAILS: Bentonville-based Walmart is making a push to sell more U.S.-made goods and part of that effort includes promoting products made in Arkansas.
Monday, May 20 2013 11:40 AM EDT2013-05-20 15:40:15 GMT
A two-month-old baby's body has been sent to the medical examiner's office for autopsy. According to Independence County Sheriff Steve Jeffery, officers were called to a Batesville home at 6 a.m. Friday
A 2-month-old baby's body has been sent to the medical examiner's office for autopsy after it was found dead Friday morning.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:32 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:32:42 GMT
With the jackpot reaching record heights, many of us last week purchased a Powerball ticket ahead of Saturday night's drawing. On Sunday morning, many of us tossed those tickets out in the trash. But
Jonesboro woman wins a piece of Saturday's record $590.5 million Powerball jackpot.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:19 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:19:10 GMT
Branson officials say they are cautiously optimistic about this year's tourist season even though the city continues to recover from a 2012 tornado and the loss of two of its biggest stars.
Branson officials say they are cautiously optimistic about this year's tourist season even though the city continues to recover from a 2012 tornado and the loss of two of its biggest stars.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:37 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:37:00 GMT
LAWRENCE/RANDOLPH COUNTY LINE (KAIT) - It started off as a normal Saturday afternoon for Herschel Meeks and his family as they spent the day on Black River. "We took the family and went to the river found
Fisherman tells his story on finding a body in the Black River.
Monday, May 20 2013 7:17 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:17:51 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- Central Baptist Church held a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday to celebrate the expansion of the Central campus. Members of the congregation watched the first step in building
Central Baptist Church held a groundbreaking ceremony Saturday to celebrate the expansion of the Central campus.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:58 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:58:27 GMT
The Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million wasn't sold in Missouri. But two Missouri Powerball players were so close to picking all the winning numbers that that their tickets are worth $1 million...
The Powerball ticket now worth an estimated $590.5 million wasn't sold in Missouri. But two Missouri Powerball players were so close to picking all the winning numbers that that their tickets are worth $1 million each.
Monday, May 20 2013 6:22 AM EDT2013-05-20 10:22:09 GMT
STEELE, MO (KAIT)- A woman in Pemiscot County was struck by a train Saturday night. Steele Chief of Police, Billy Joe Stanfield says around 9:10 p.m., Steele police officers and firefighters found Lisa
A woman in Pemiscot County was struck by a train Saturday night.
Monday, May 20 2013 5:43 AM EDT2013-05-20 09:43:30 GMT
LOUISVILLE, KY (WAVE) - Officials tell WAVE 3 News that nearly 16,000 people got to see the Dalai Lama Sunday at the KFC Yum! Center as he spoke about compassion."Welcome to engaging compassion," WAVE
The Dalai Lama's message focused on compassion toward each other and the environment.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:51 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:51:33 GMT
WILSON, AR (KAIT)- A Rivercrest High School student was taken to the hospital from school last Tuesday after several other students reportedly knocked him unconscious in an attack that was possibly gang
A Rivercrest High School student was taken to the hospital from school last Tuesday after several other students reportedly knocked him unconscious in an attack that was possibly gang related.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:47 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:47:40 GMT
DONIPHAN, MO (KAIT)- Missouri state's attorney says he has filed charges against a man after a shooting in Doniphan Thursday night. Investigators say Darrell Rogers shot Eric McCracken. No other information
Missouri state's attorney says he has filed charges against a man after a shooting in Doniphan Thursday night.
Sunday, May 19 2013 4:42 PM EDT2013-05-19 20:42:37 GMT
POCAHONTAS, AR (KAIT) - Entergy Arkansas is reporting a significant power outage in Northeast Arkansas. The outage is due to a transmission line fault, according to Entergy Customer Service Manager David
The transmission outage has affected approximately 4,760 customers in the towns of Corning, Peach Orchard, Knobel, Datto, Reyno, Biggers, Success, and Pocahontas.
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:00 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:00:09 GMT
(HealthDay News) - New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone. The dominant side of your brain is where your
New research suggests the dominant side of your brain may make the call on which ear you choose to use while talking on your cellphone.
Sunday, May 19 2013 12:45 AM EDT2013-05-19 04:45:41 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Hispanic Community Services, Inc., hosted a festival Saturday at the Arkansas State University Rugby Fields as part of its 11th Annual Hispanic Celebration. The family-friendly,
Proceeds from the festival support the activities of the Hispanic Community Services, Inc., and contribute to annual scholarships for Hispanic students attending Arkansas State University.
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 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 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 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 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 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.
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