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.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:14:19 GMT
Independence County Sheriff Steve Jeffery says a Batesville man now faces "multiple counts of computer child pornography." Grant Rader, 34, is currently being held... Click here to read the full sto
Independence County Sheriff Steve Jeffery says a Batesville man now faces "multiple counts of computer child pornography."
An Oklahoma man who grandson was killed when a tornado struck his school says the 8-year-old loved soccer and had a huge smile.
Nicknamed "The Wall," 8-year-old Kyle Davis loved soccer and going to Monster Truck exhibitions at the fairgrounds with his grandfather. JaNae Hornsby, 9, loved to draw, sing, and be a big sister and cousin to her younger...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:21:24 GMT
It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.
It's not abnormal for lawmakers to begin a political meeting with a prayer. But in Arizona, an atheist state representative began the daily session with a quote from a well-known atheist.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:31:36 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT)- A Jonesboro resident shares the story of her sister who lives in Moore, Oklahoma and was impacted by the tornado Monday. But the storm was not the only tragedy the Oklahoma family
A Jonesboro resident shares the story of her sister who lives in Moore, Oklahoma and was impacted by the tornado Monday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:44:38 GMT
Kennett police are asking for the public's help in solving an armed robbery. Just before 2 a.m. Wednesday two men robbed the Taco Bell located on Independence Avenue... Click here for the full story
Kennett police are asking for the public's help in solving an armed robbery.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:04 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:04:02 GMT
Whoever broke into a Jonesboro woman's car Tuesday night apparently never read Exodus 20:15. Otherwise they would not have stolen her Bible. The victim was taking her dog for a walk shortly before 6:30
A women woke up this morning and noticed her car had been broken into. The thief only stole her Bible.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:44:38 GMT
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, AR (KAIT) – Stray dogs are becoming an increasing problem in Mississippi County, according to several mayors. The issue was discussed at the bi-monthly Mississippi County mayors meeting
Stray dogs are becoming an increasing problem in Mississippi County, according to several mayors.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:53 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:53:57 GMT
A restitution hearing is slated to get underway in the case of a former Arkansas legislator convicted of conspiracy to commit election fraud.
NEW DETAILS: Two men who pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge in an election fraud case involving a former east Arkansas lawmaker have been sentenced to home confinement and probation.
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.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:24 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:24:24 GMT
BAXTER COUNTY, AR (KAIT) – A Flippin woman is back behind bars after officers found pills and drugs hidden in her jail uniform. According to the Baxter County Sheriff's Office, Bethany Nicole Williams,
A Flippin woman is back behind bars after officers found pills and drugs hidden in her jail uniform.
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Friday, May 3 2013 8:42 AM EDT2013-05-03 12:42:15 GMT
POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KAIT/KFVS) – Police in Poplar Bluff have arrested and charged the man suspected in a shooting that happened on Thursday afternoon. According to Capt. David Sutton with PBPD, Ryan Harvey
NEW DETAILS: Police in Poplar Bluff have arrested and charged the man suspected in a shooting that happened on Thursday afternoon.