Friday, May 17 2013 7:16 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:16:53 GMT
One person has died in a crash near Harrisonville, MO, Thursday evening. The crash happened on Missouri Highway 7 and Walker Road. It involved a car and a tractor-trailer. Harrisonville is in Cass County.
Savannah Nash celebrated her 16th birthday last week. She died Thursday when her car slammed into a semi while she was texting during her first time driving by herself.
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WEINER, AR (KAIT) - The Weiner High School Class of 2013 graduates this evening. As family and friends gather to celebrate students' achievements, they will also be watching what could be the last class
The Weiner High School Class of 2013 graduates this evening.
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.
McCRORY, AR (KAIT) – Three people were injured after a pickup truck slammed into a gas station in McCrory Thursday morning.
According to McCrory Police Chief James Jackson, around 9:30 Thursday morning an 80-year-old man pulled into the parking lot, and then plowed into the store. The truck went through the wall, into the store, making it all the way to the checkout counter.
Three people were injured in the accident, and one woman had to be airlifted. The extent of their injuries is not known at this time.
Police say the cause of the accident remains under investigation.
The store has boarded up the hole in the building, and remains open at this time.
Region 8 News will have more details as soon as they become available.
East Tennessee Children's Hospital has treated so many babies born dependent on prescription drugs that the facility is now helping other medical centers around the country deal with the crisis.