Investigative files on the 2010 shooting deaths of two West Memphis police officers show the officers did not know about the Ohio man they had stopped for a traffic violation or his son who opened fire on them.
Friday, May 18 2012 3:04 PM EDT2012-05-18 19:04:31 GMT
With the first anniversary of the devastating Joplin tornado approaching, the ambassador of United Arab Emirates will be in the southwest Missouri town on Friday to announce a large gift to Mercy Hospital.
The rebuilding of the Joplin hospital destroyed in last year's tornado is getting a big boost from United Aram Emirates, a $5 million gift for a pediatric section and development of a neonatal intensive care unit.
Friday, May 18 2012 3:03 PM EDT2012-05-18 19:03:46 GMT
Missouri senators could consider legislation about contraception and abortion on the final day of their 2012 legislative session.
Missouri senators have passed legislation specifically allowing employers to refuse to provide health insurance that covers contraception, sterilization or abortion.
Friday, May 18 2012 1:08 PM EDT2012-05-18 17:08:33 GMT
(RNN) - Medical examiners found the drug THC in the blood of Trayvon Martin, the teen who was shot and killed by the volunteer neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman in a Florida gated community.Copyright
Medical examiners found the drug THC in the blood of Trayvon Martin, the teen who was shot and killed by the volunteer neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman in a Florida gated community.
Friday, May 18 2012 11:52 AM EDT2012-05-18 15:52:55 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - State officials say Arkansas' unemployment rate dropped by two-tenths of a percentage point to 7.2 percent in April. Department of Workforce Services spokeswoman Kimberly Friedman
State officials say Arkansas' unemployment rate dropped by two-tenths of a percentage point to 7.2 percent in April.
Friday, May 18 2012 11:00 AM EDT2012-05-18 15:00:35 GMT
ST. LOUIS (AP) - Plans are in the works for what may be Missouri's first Muslim funeral home. Adil Imdad graduated last spring with a certificate of specialization in funeral directing and takes a state
Plans are in the works for what may be Missouri's first Muslim funeral home.
Friday, May 18 2012 10:54 AM EDT2012-05-18 14:54:20 GMT
JOPLIN, Mo. (AP) - The site of a Joplin hospital that was destroyed in last year's tornado might someday hold a tornado memorial museum. The Joplin Globe reports (http://bit.ly/Kf8mdJ ) that the Sisters
The site of a Joplin hospital that was destroyed in last year's tornado might someday hold a tornado memorial museum.
Friday, May 18 2012 10:17 AM EDT2012-05-18 14:17:38 GMT
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (AP) - The trial for a former Blytheville reserve police officer accused of video voyeurism has been delayed until August. Chris Hardy is charged with two counts of video voyeurism.
According to an incident report, two girls, ages 16 and 17, discovered a video camera recording them while using a tanning bed.
Friday, May 18 2012 10:13 AM EDT2012-05-18 14:13:36 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - More than a dozen people gathered at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to raise awareness about a law that would allow a path to citizenship for some illegal immigrant
More than a dozen people gathered at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to raise awareness about a law that would allow a path to citizenship for some illegal immigrant youth.
Friday, May 18 2012 9:03 AM EDT2012-05-18 13:03:23 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT) – Paragould residents woke up to internet connection, cable, or 3G service Friday morning. According to a spokesperson at Paragould Light Water and Cable, PLWC employees are trying
According to a spokesperson at Paragould Light Water and Cable, PLWC employees are trying to figure out just what caused cable, 3G, and internet service to go out.
Friday, May 18 2012 7:51 AM EDT2012-05-18 11:51:15 GMT
University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt will recommend that a Kentucky school administrator be chosen to lead the Arkansas School of Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts in Hot Springs.
University of Arkansas System President Donald Bobbitt will recommend that a Kentucky school administrator be chosen to lead the Arkansas School of Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts in Hot Springs.
Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that requires state agencies to review their rules every five years and eliminate those determined to be unnecessary.
Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that requires state agencies to review their rules every five years and eliminate those determined to be unnecessary.
Friday, May 18 2012 7:00 AM EDT2012-05-18 11:00:28 GMT
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Authorities say they've arrested a suspect in two fatal highway shootings that happened late at night along desolate highway stretches. State Department of Public Safety spokesman
James D. Willie, 28, will be charged with two counts of capital murder, a police spokesman told the AP. Willie was arrested on charges of kidnapping, aggravated assault and rape.
Friday, May 18 2012 6:32 AM EDT2012-05-18 10:32:24 GMT
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY - (KAIT) A Bono man is dead after a one vehicle accident on Highway 63 Thursday night. According to Arkansas State Police, 50-year old Edward Moddy Junior was driving north on Highway
A Bono man dies after an accident on Highway 63 Thursday night.
Friday, May 18 2012 6:30 AM EDT2012-05-18 10:30:45 GMT
SHARP COUNTY (KAIT) - A two vehicle accident Thursday afternoon claims the life of a Sharp County man. According to Arkansas State Police, 52-year old Carthal Perry of Cave City was driving recklessly
A Cave City man dies after a two vehicle wreck in Sharp County on Thursday afternoon.
Friday, May 18 2012 6:29 AM EDT2012-05-18 10:29:27 GMT
KENNETT, MO (KAIT) - Kennett police and firemen continue to investigate arson fires in the city. Assistant Fire Chief David Horton said investigators are pursuing leads from the public and suspect someone
Kennett police and firemen continue to investigate arson fires in the city.
Friday, May 18 2012 6:22 AM EDT2012-05-18 10:22:28 GMT
TYRONZA, AR (KAIT) - A problem with coyotes has resurfaced in Tyronza, as neighbors have spotted the wild animals roaming residential streets and likely killing family pets. Mayor Marion Bearden says,
A neighbor recently snapped a picture of a rather large coyote in his yard using a motion-activated camera. City officials say, once again, the wild animals have begun roaming around residential streets.
Friday, May 18 2012 6:21 AM EDT2012-05-18 10:21:28 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Many kids do not realize that the milk they drink from a jug is the final process that starts with a cow. The Southwest Dairy Farmers mobile classroom made an appearance at the
Even with all of today's technological advancements, there are many kids who do not associate that milk in stores comes from cows. The Southwest Dairy Farmers Association, mobile dairy classroom visited the Jonesboro Math and Science Magnet School Thursday to help enlighten students.
Friday, May 18 2012 6:20 AM EDT2012-05-18 10:20:42 GMT
WASHINGTON (KAIT) – The US Postal Service announced today that the Jonesboro Customer Service Mail Processing Center will be consolidated by February 2013. The USPS announced Thursday that they were moving
The US Postal Service announced today that the Jonesboro Customer Service Mail Processing Center will be consolidated by February 2013.
Friday, May 18 2012 6:19 AM EDT2012-05-18 10:19:53 GMT
MOUNTAIN HOME, AR (KAIT) – A Gassville man, out on bond, is behind bars once again for committing the same type of crime. According to Baxter County Sheriff John Montgomery, Dylan Lawyer, 18, was arrested
A Gassville man, out on bond, is behind bars once again for committing the same type of crime.
Thursday, May 17 2012 11:08 PM EDT2012-05-18 03:08:16 GMT
By PAUL WEBER Associated Press SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A 12-year-old Texas boy who was suspended from school after shaving his head to resemble the face of Spurs forward Matt Bonner scored tickets to a
A 12-year-old Texas boy who was suspended from school after shaving his head to resemble the face of Spurs forward Matt Bonner scored tickets to a playoff game and props from his favorite NBA player.
Thursday, May 17 2012 7:00 PM EDT2012-05-17 23:00:35 GMT
(WMC-TV) – North Mississippi investigators are talking with authorities in Yazoo City, Mississippi, after they arrested a man who may have been impersonating an officer Wednesday night. 45-year-old James
North Mississippi investigators are talking with authorities in Yazoo City, Mississippi, after they arrested a man who may have been impersonating an officer Wednesday night.
Thursday, May 17 2012 6:09 PM EDT2012-05-17 22:09:56 GMT
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This recall involves Safety 1st Sure Fit toilet locks with model numbers 48003 and 48103. The toilet lock is attached to the tank behind the lid and is intended to prevent a child's access to the toilet bowl. This recall also involves Safety 1st cabinet slide locks with model numbers 12013 and 12014.
Thursday, May 17 2012 5:47 PM EDT2012-05-17 21:47:55 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - The Arkansas Democratic Party says a lawyer running against President Barack Obama won't be awarded any delegates, no matter how he fares in Tuesday's presidential primary. Party
The Arkansas Democratic Party says a lawyer running against President Barack Obama won't be awarded any delegates, no matter how he fares in Tuesday's presidential primary.
Thursday, May 17 2012 5:47 PM EDT2012-05-17 21:47:09 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – Officers with the Jonesboro Police Department are heading out of state and biking their way back. Police officers loaded up bikes Thursday at Union and Monroe Streets bound for
Officers with the Jonesboro Police Department are heading out of state and biking their way back.
Thursday, May 17 2012 4:49 PM EDT2012-05-17 20:49:28 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – A program helping senior citizens become healthier ended Thursday with food and fun. For the 7th year, people took part in the "Senior Challenge Program" hosted by the East Arkansas
A program helping senior citizens become healthier ended Thursday with food and fun.
Thursday, May 17 2012 4:29 PM EDT2012-05-17 20:29:02 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Lawyers for Ticketmaster and its parent company want the Arkansas Supreme Court to rehear a case about ticket fees. The state's highest court ruled last month that Arkansas' law
Lawyers for Ticketmaster and its parent company want the Arkansas Supreme Court to rehear a case about ticket fees.
Thursday, May 17 2012 2:46 PM EDT2012-05-17 18:46:46 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - Supporters are gathering signatures for two competing ballot measures that would bring casinos to several Arkansas counties, if approved by voters this fall. Backers of each plan
A group of legislators and other leaders say voters shouldn't sign petitions for proposed ballot items that would allow casinos to open in several Arkansas counties.
Thursday, May 17 2012 2:41 PM EDT2012-05-17 18:41:29 GMT
EL DORADO, AR (KAIT) – A Forrest City man was involved in a fatal accident in El Dorado Wednesday afternoon. According to Arkansas State Police, 46-year-old Robert Austill's vehicle was struck head on
According to Arkansas State Police, 46-year-old Robert Austill's vehicle was struck head on by a 2004 Lincoln driven by Darrell Sherman, 20, of New Orleans.
Thursday, May 17 2012 1:54 PM EDT2012-05-17 17:54:59 GMT
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Missouri lawmakers have voted to continue a fee for collecting DNA samples from criminals. The surcharge expires in August 2013. The legislation would extend that fee until
Missouri lawmakers have voted to continue a fee for collecting DNA samples from criminals.
Thursday, May 17 2012 1:52 PM EDT2012-05-17 17:52:54 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, AR (AP) - A newlywed is being held on a murder charge after his pregnant wife staggered into a western Arkansas police station with a stab wound to her chest and collapsed. Fort Smith police
A newlywed accused of stabbing his pregnant wife has pleaded not guilty to two counts of capital murder after the woman and baby died in western Arkansas.
Thursday, May 17 2012 1:48 PM EDT2012-05-17 17:48:47 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - A Little Rock man is dead after the teenage daughter of his former girlfriend stabbed him in the neck to keep him and the girl's mother from fighting. Police say 44-year-old Darrel
A Little Rock man is dead after the teenage daughter of his former girlfriend stabbed him in the neck to keep him and the girl's mother from fighting.
Thursday, May 17 2012 1:26 PM EDT2012-05-17 17:26:44 GMT
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CPSC is warning parents and caregivers who own these products that infants and toddlers are at risk of serious injury or death due to strangulation and entrapment hazards presented by these products.
Thursday, May 17 2012 12:57 PM EDT2012-05-17 16:57:44 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – Jonesboro Police are working a 5 car accident at Southwest Drive and Parker Road. No word on any injuries at this time. Police say two lanes are blocked at time, and are asking
NEW DETAILS: Jonesboro Police now say the driver who began the chain reaction resulting in a five car pileup was under the influence of Hydrocodone or Oxycontin.
Thursday, May 17 2012 11:49 AM EDT2012-05-17 15:49:11 GMT
WHITE COUNTY, AR (KAIT) – A White County Sheriff's Deputy was injured while on duty Tuesday. Corporal Steve Hernandez says Deputy Saretha "Shan" Jackson was injured after her cruiser left the roadway
Corporal Steve Hernandez says Deputy Saretha "Shan" Jackson was injured after her cruiser left the roadway and struck a culvert near the intersection of State Highway 36 West and Highway 305.
Thursday, May 17 2012 10:47 AM EDT2012-05-17 14:47:32 GMT
(WMC-TV) - New details have emerged in two roadside killings as authorities hunt down the highway murderer.Authorities are looking at robbery as a possible motive in the roadside killings, and information
New details have emerged in two roadside killings as authorities hunt down the highway murderer.
Thursday, May 17 2012 10:26 AM EDT2012-05-17 14:26:39 GMT
FORT SMITH, Ark. (AP) - The ILPEA Industries plant in Fort Smith has announced its intention to close because of lost business from the Whirlpool Corp. plant in town that is to shutter later this year.
The ILPEA Industries plant in Fort Smith has announced its intention to close because of lost business from the Whirlpool Corp. plant in town that is to shutter later this year. But ILPEA says the facility may stay open if union workers accept cuts in compensation.
Thursday, May 17 2012 10:18 AM EDT2012-05-17 14:18:00 GMT
WENTZVILLE, Mo. (AP) - Charges are expected against two women after police say they found children living in unsanitary conditions and dozens of animals without adequate food or water in a St. Charles
Charges are expected against two women after police say they found children living in unsanitary conditions and dozens of animals without adequate food or water in a St. Charles County home.
Thursday, May 17 2012 10:15 AM EDT2012-05-17 14:15:43 GMT
KENSETT, Ark. (AP) - Officials in the White County town of Kensett are trying to work out a plan to dispose of the ruin of four burned buildings that contain asbestos. The buildings burned almost three
Officials in the White County town of Kensett are trying to work out a plan to dispose of the ruin of four burned buildings that contain asbestos.
Thursday, May 17 2012 9:57 AM EDT2012-05-17 13:57:51 GMT
MATTHEWS, MO (KAIT) – A small earthquake rattled parts of southeast Missouri early Wednesday morning. According to the Center for Earthquake Research and Information, a 1.4 earthquake struck about 5 miles
According to the Center for Earthquake Research and Information, a 1.4 earthquake struck about 5 miles east of Matthews, Missouri Wednesday morning.
Thursday, May 17 2012 8:58 AM EDT2012-05-17 12:58:31 GMT
PRAIRIE VIEW, Ark. (AP) - A man in Logan County was left in critical condition after he was struck by a gunshot fired by a neighbor who was trying to shoot a stray cat. The Logan County Sheriff's Office
A man in Logan County was left in critical condition after he was struck by a gunshot fired by a neighbor who was trying to shoot a stray cat.
Thursday, May 17 2012 8:36 AM EDT2012-05-17 12:36:46 GMT
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reporting a 10.1 percent increase in first-quarter profit as the world's largest retailer's re-emphasis on low prices continues to woo back bargain-hungry shoppers in an uncertain economy.
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is reporting a 10.1 percent increase in first-quarter profit as the world's largest retailer's re-emphasis on low prices continues to woo back bargain-hungry shoppers in an uncertain economy.
Thursday, May 17 2012 8:03 AM EDT2012-05-17 12:03:28 GMT
Researchers at the University of Missouri say they've identified an extract found in celery and other produce as a potential weapon against breast cancer.
Researchers at the University of Missouri say they've identified an extract found in celery and other produce as a potential weapon against breast cancer.
Thursday, May 17 2012 8:02 AM EDT2012-05-17 12:02:28 GMT
Barbara Behlmann is a homecoming queen, a cheerleader and clearly one of the most popular students at Hazelwood West High School in suburban St. Louis.
Barbara Behlmann is a homecoming queen, a cheerleader and clearly one of the most popular students at Hazelwood West High School in suburban St. Louis.
Thursday, May 17 2012 6:48 AM EDT2012-05-17 10:48:34 GMT
NEWPORT, AR (KAIT) – School lets out soon for many students around the area, and one local hospital is recruiting young volunteers to spend their summer giving back. Harris Hospital in Newport offers
Harris Hospital in Newport offers high school students a chance to explore the medical field as junior volunteers. Staff say teenagers can learn about possible careers while also building up their resumes.
Thursday, May 17 2012 6:47 AM EDT2012-05-17 10:47:55 GMT
HIGHLAND, AR (KAIT) - As we approach the time to select our Teacher of the Year, we have one more Teacher of the Month to share with you. May's teacher teaches English and journalism at Highland High
As we approach the time to select our Teacher of the Year, we have one more Teacher of the Month to share with you. May's teacher teaches English and journalism at Highland High School.
Thursday, May 17 2012 6:45 AM EDT2012-05-17 10:45:01 GMT
SENATH, MO (KAIT) - The Senath city council approved an ordinance that requires owners of rental properties to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Senath mayor Joe Lane said the ordinance
The Senath city council approved an ordinance that requires owners of rental properties to install smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Thursday, May 17 2012 6:42 AM EDT2012-05-17 10:42:21 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - Residential construction is up across the country, a hopeful sign for the housing market, but not everyone is looking to buy. Thanks to a rough economy and poor housing market over
Residential construction is up across the country, a hopeful sign for the housing market, but not everyone is looking to buy. Thanks to a rough economy and poor housing market over the past five years, many are looking to rental properties.
Thursday, May 17 2012 6:41 AM EDT2012-05-17 10:41:24 GMT
TRUAMANN, AR (KAIT) – Trumann Police is investigating a decomposed body found near the railroad tracks. According to the Trumann Police Department, the body was found behind a shed by city workers. Police
NEW INFORMATION: According to Trumann Police Chief Chad Henson, 58-year-old Riley was found dead behind a shed on Ozark Avenue North Wednesday. Police believe he's been homeless for the past 2 months.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 11:57 PM EDT2012-05-17 03:57:46 GMT
Senath, MO (KAIT) – The Senath Lions Club scholarship committee met today to discuss scholarship recipients for the 2011-2012 school year. The committee had to choose three students from the twenty-five
The Senath Lions Club scholarship committee met today to discuss scholarship recipients for the 2011-2012 school year.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 10:12 PM EDT2012-05-17 02:12:56 GMT
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - A former Arkansas law enforcement officer who pleaded guilty to extortion and money laundering has been sentenced to 16 months in prison. Hermon Eaton appeared in federal court
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - A former Arkansas law enforcement officer who pleaded guilty to extortion and money laundering has been sentenced to 16 months in prison. Hermon Eaton appeared in federal court
Here's a look at some vacation destinations and roadside attractions - some quirky, others rooted in nature and history - that are truly all American.
Pack up the car and channel your inner Clark Griswold for a summer vacation steeped in Americana. Here's a look at some vacation destinations and roadside attractions - some quirky, others rooted in nature and history - that are truly all American.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:30 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:30:51 GMT
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) - Seven Joplin residents and a Laclede County man are facing federal fraud charges over requests for FEMA aid after the deadly May 2011 tornado. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Springfield
NEW DETAILS: Two Laclede County contractors stand accused of fraud after allegedly accepting insurance checks from three Joplin homeowners to repair tornado damage but not doing the work.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 6:25 PM EDT2012-05-16 22:25:07 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)-Representatives from Senator Mark Pryor's office are rolling through the Region 8 area. Wednesday Pryor's mobile office traveled to Prairie, Woodruff, Cross, and Poinsett counties. Field
Senator Mark Pryor's mobile office is traveling through Region 8 to help meet Arkansans issues.
Wednesday, May 16 2012 5:25 PM EDT2012-05-16 21:25:33 GMT
SEARCY, Ark. (AP) - A White County judge candidate is in the hospital after suffering a snake bite. Bill Haynie is challenging incumbent Michael Lincoln in the Republican primary for White County judge.
NEW DETAILS: A White County judge candidate who was bitten on the hand by a snake last month is recovering from a spider bite to the same hand.
Tuesday, November 29 2011 9:23 AM EST2011-11-29 14:23:51 GMT
The Hayti mayor, a former city alderman and five others face forgery and stealing charges after a three month investigation. Police say they were paid with county funds from false invoices over the past three years.
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Evangelist Franklin Graham prayed on a sidewalk outside the Pentagon Thursday after his invitation to a prayer service inside was withdrawn because of comments that insulted people of other religions. More>>
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