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.
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 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 7:59 AM EDT2013-05-20 11:59:28 GMT
By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested for extortion by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being held in Pulaski County
Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested for extortion by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and is being held in Pulaski County Jail.
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 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 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 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 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 5:16 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:16:57 GMT
A new study has found that natural gas drilling, or fracking, hasn't contaminated drinking water wells in Arkansas. But researchers say the geology there is more of a natural barrier to pollution than in other...
A new study has found that natural gas drilling, or fracking, hasn't contaminated drinking water wells in Arkansas.
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 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 4:21 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 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.
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.
Monday, May 13 2013 11:52 PM EDT2013-05-14 03:52:14 GMT
HARRISBURG, AR (KAIT) - Supporters of Weiner High School are trying yet another road to keep the school open. They're hoping a conversion charter school for agriculture will work. They say Governor Mike
Supporters of Weiner High School say Governor Mike Beebe has expressed interest in starting up an agricultural charter school and they've also received support from multiple businesses throughout the community to do so.
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 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:15:17 GMT
FORT SMITH, AR (AP) - Members of the 188th Security Forces Squadron have left Fort Smith for deployment to an undisclosed airbase in the Middle East. The last of about 15 airmen left Monday and will be
Members of the 188th Security Forces Squadron have left Fort Smith for deployment to an undisclosed airbase in the Middle East.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-05-13 22:10:22 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - The Helena-West Helena and Pulaski County school districts are to continue under state control. The state Education Board approved separate measures on Monday to keep the districts
The Helena-West Helena and Pulaski County school districts are to continue under state control. The state Education Board approved separate measures on Monday to keep the districts under the label of fiscal distress.
Monday, May 13 2013 4:14 PM EDT2013-05-13 20:14:40 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - A judge set bond at $100,000 for man arrested for fatally shooting a fellow motorist after a dispute on Interstate 30 in Little Rock. District Judge Alice Lightle on Monday also
A judge set bond at $100,000 for man arrested for fatally shooting a fellow motorist after a dispute on Interstate 30 in Little Rock.
Monday, May 13 2013 8:11 AM EDT2013-05-13 12:11:12 GMT
FORREST CITY, Ark. (AP) - Another Arkansas college has opted out of a new state law that allows faculty and staff members to carry concealed guns on campus. East Arkansas Community College's board of
FORREST CITY, Ark. (AP) - Another Arkansas college has opted out of a new state law that allows faculty and staff members to carry concealed guns on campus. East Arkansas Community College's board of
Monday, May 13 2013 6:07 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:07:04 GMT
The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject.
The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject.
Friday, May 10 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-05-11 02:45:23 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Multiple businesses have said their goodbyes to Caraway Road over the past year. The intersection at Caraway Road and Highland Drive was once the busiest intersections in town.
Between the buildings now up for lease, parking lots that sit empty and open signs that no longer flash, it's not hard to see that Caraway Road isn't what it once was.
Friday, May 10 2013 3:49 PM EDT2013-05-10 19:49:29 GMT
(RNN) - Small airport towers that faced closure due to sequestration received another reprieve from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said in a statement on Friday
The U.S Department of Transportation announced an extension of the 149 air traffic control towers that were scheduled to closed will remain open until Sept. 30.
Friday, May 10 2013 1:28 PM EDT2013-05-10 17:28:25 GMT
Raymond Walter will bring home a bachelor's of science degree from the University of Arkansas this weekend with a triple major in mathematics, physics and economics - and he's only 18.
Raymond Walter will bring home a bachelor's of science degree from the University of Arkansas this weekend with a triple major in mathematics, physics and economics - and he's only 18.
Friday, May 10 2013 11:51 AM EDT2013-05-10 15:51:47 GMT
RUSSELLVILLE, AR (AP) - Inspectors with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission say they don't yet know why a crane collapsed at Arkansas Nuclear One, killing a worker. Wade Walters died March 31 after a 525-ton
Inspectors with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission say they don't yet know why a crane collapsed at Arkansas Nuclear One, killing a worker.
Friday, May 10 2013 11:25 AM EDT2013-05-10 15:25:17 GMT
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will give the commencement address at Saturday's graduation ceremonies for the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel will give the commencement address at Saturday's graduation ceremonies for the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service.
Friday, May 10 2013 9:59 AM EDT2013-05-10 13:59:46 GMT
KENSETT, AR (KAIT) – The White County Sheriff's Department is currently investigating a weekend shooting that injured a Newport man. According to the sheriff's department, officers were called to the
NEW DETAILS: The American Legion charter in Kensett has been suspended indefinitely after a teenager was shot during a private graduation party at the facility over the weekend.
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 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 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 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.
Rescue crews are working through the night after a monstrous tornado barreled through the Oklahoma City suburbs, demolishing an elementary school and reducing homes to piles of splintered wood.
Emergency crews searched the broken remnants of an Oklahoma City suburb Tuesday for survivors of a massive tornado that flattened homes and demolished an elementary school. At least 24 people were killed, including at least...
Arkansas' state treasurer is being accused of repeatedly taking cash payments, sometimes in a pie box, from a broker who saw his share of business with the state increase in recent years.
Prison sentences for Missouri juveniles convicted of first-degree murder remain uncertain because lawmakers did not pass a new sentencing scheme before adjourning.
A Powerball ticket sold in Tennessee barely missed winning a share of an estimated $590.5 million prize. But the ticket has a nice consolation prize worth $1 million.
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