Tuesday, June 18 2013 3:13 PM EDT2013-06-18 19:13:28 GMT
A Region 8 couple apparently picked the wrong place to go parking. On Saturday afternoon, Cross County sheriff's deputy Wes Mason was on patrol at Village Creek State Park when he spotted a car at the
A Region 8 couple was arrested on meth charges after a deputy said he smelled a "very strong chemical odor" coming from their parked car.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 11:04 PM EDT2013-06-19 03:04:02 GMT
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - The Jonesboro City Council said no to rezoning a nearly 50 acre plot of land for multi-family use. Residents in the area are relieved to have the answer they say they've been praying
Residents in the Lexee and Keely Drive area of Jonesboro are relieved after an 8 to 4 vote against rezoning 50 acres in their 'backyard' to multifamily residential use.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 8:24 PM EDT2013-06-19 00:24:57 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT)- The roads have been a deadly place for the past few days here in Region 8. Tune in to Region 8 News at 6 and 10, Courtney Brown talks with an officer on what they've been dealing
The roads have been a deadly place for the past few days here in Region 8.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:30 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:30:16 GMT
PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT) - A late night crash in Greene County results in the death of a Pemiscot County woman. Two children were also injured. According to Arkansas State Police, Sara Hill, 27 of Holland,
A late night crash in Greene County results in the death of a Pemiscot County woman. Two children were also injured.
JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – The first of several events in Region 8 to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King kicked off at City Youth Ministries Sunday night.
The "Youth Explosion", organized by the MLK Jr. Day Parade Committee, was an opportunity to for young people to celebrate Dr. King through song, dance, and monologue.
Schedule of MLK events:
Monday, Jan. 21: Dr. MLK Junior Parade and Service, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., Service and refreshments will follow the parade in the Village Mall
Monday, Jan. 21: Northeast Arkansas MLK Celebration, 12 p.m. at Centennial Hall in the ASU Student Union
Monday, Jan. 21: Parkin Archeological State Park, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 23: Performance by the Dallas Black Theater, 7 p.m., at the Centennial Hall in the ASU student Union
Thursday, Jan. 24: MLK Candlelight Vigil, 4:30 p.m. at the Heritage Plaza at ASU
Saturday, Jan. 26: MLK Service Project. Volunteers will work with non-profit organizations to assist with beautification projects (painting or cleaning). Those interested in volunteering should e-mail astatemc@astate.edu.
Three more employees of the truck stop chain owned by the Cleveland Browns' owner and Tennessee's governor have pleaded guilty in what authorities call a scheme to cheat trucking firms out of rebates.