Repeat DWI offenders are given a chance to seek treatment for substance abuse rather than going to jail. The program lasts a year, and the latest graduate credits the rigid requirements for saving his life.
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.
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 12:03 AM EDT2013-05-14 04:03:41 GMT
IZARD COUNTY, AR (KAIT) – An Izard County man was arrested after police found a quarter pound of marijuana on him. An afternoon sobriety checkpoint conducted by the sheriff's department and the Drug Task
An Izard County man was arrested after police found a quarter pound of marijuana on him.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:50 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:50:40 GMT
FORREST CITY, AR (KAIT) – A man is behind bars after police found marijuana in his possession when reporting to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Friday.
A man is behind bars after police found marijuana in his possession when reporting to the scene of a two-vehicle accident on Friday.
Monday, May 13 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-14 02:45:09 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)--Saying "I want to give back to the community". You've heard it, and probably even said it. It means different things to different people. When you think of medical professionals
Meet two Jonesboro doctors who spend their free time as members of JPD's SWAT Team.
Monday, May 13 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:55:38 GMT
SOUTHSIDE, AR (KAIT) - A family claims their daughter got large blisters on her feet after her P.E. coach made her run barefoot. The Howard family says their daughter wore flip flops last week to Southside
A family claims their daughter got large blisters on her feet after her P.E. coach made her run barefoot outdoors.
Monday, May 13 2013 2:38 PM EDT2013-05-13 18:38:37 GMT
Before he was airlifted to The MED in Memphis, a Malden man involved in a head-on collision was charged with felony assault along with possession of marijuana and methamphetamine. Click here for the full
A Malden man was charged with felony assault and possession of methamphetamine and marijuana following a head-on collision Sunday morning that sent 4 people to the hospital.
Monday, May 13 2013 2:04 PM EDT2013-05-13 18:04:15 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – Jonesboro Police have evacuated the Wal-Mart on Parker Road Saturday afternoon.
NEW DETAILS: During the investigation into a bomb threat against the Wal-Mart on Parker Road, police traced the call to a minor residing in Jonesboro. According to police, a family member of the juvenile tipped off officers.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:27:45 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Fire crews are battling a house fire in Jonesboro. The Jonesboro Fire Department dispatch tells Region 8 News that a home is on fire at 621 Elizabeth lane, near Prospect Rd. We
The Jonesboro Fire Department dispatch tells Region 8 News that a home is on fire at 621 Elizabeth lane, near Prospect Rd.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:56 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:56:01 GMT
(RNN) – Of the 24 killed in the EF-5 tornado that decimated Moore, OK, 10 are children - two of which are infants according to a release by the Oklahoma City Medical Examiner's Office. All the children
The last of the missing from Monday's massive tornado that tore through the town of Moore, OK, have been accounted for.
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.
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.
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.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is naming Dan Bartlett, who had been president and CEO of the U.S. arm of global public relations firm Hill & Knowlton, as its new executive vice president of corporate affairs.
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