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 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-22 03:10:08 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Cashiers at Sears and Kmart stores in Region 8 are being retrained after a Region 8 News investigation revealed they were not checking the identification of customers who use unsigned
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.
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.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:31 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:31:49 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT) – A Paragould ministry is planning to help the Oklahoma tornado victims by ‘grilling up a storm.' The Mighty Mountain Moving Ministry has outfitted a trailer as a ‘Grilling Up a Storm'
A Paragould ministry is planning to help the Oklahoma tornado victims by ‘grilling up a storm.'
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:23 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:23:09 GMT
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This recall involves the side rails on 34 different Lea children's bed collections, including loft, bunk and panel styles in twin, full and queen sizes.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:37:49 GMT
WALNUT RIDGE, AR (KAIT)- The death of fourteen-year-old Sidney Randall has left many of her classmates saddened by her passing. Courtney Brown will speak with one the Walnut Ridge Middle School counselor on
The death of fourteen-year-old Sidney Randall has left many of her classmates saddened by her passing.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:50:59 GMT
MOORE, OK (AP) - Walmart says it is pledging $1 million for the recovery from the tornado that devastated Moore. The Bentonville, Arkansas-based company said Tuesday that it will make donations of cash
Walmart says it is pledging $1 million for the recovery from the tornado that devastated Moore.
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 3:51 PM EDT2013-05-21 19:51:49 GMT
JONESBORO,AR (KAIT)- In the wake of the Oklahoma tornado, the Craighead County Office of Emergency Management hosted a class Tuesday on how to handle volunteers and donations following a disaster. Veronica
In the wake of the Oklahoma tornado, the Craighead County Office of Emergency Management hosted a class Tuesday on how to handle volunteers and donations following a disaster.
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 12:32 PM EDT2013-05-21 16:32:21 GMT
The body of a Newport man reported missing by his family was found late Monday night. The family of Oscar E. "Pete" Guinn, Jr. reported him missing at 9:47 p.m. after he failed to come home from working
The body of a Newport man reported missing by his family was found late Monday night.
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.
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.