Thursday, May 23 2013 6:29 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:29:20 GMT
Jonesboro (KAIT) - This morning police in Jonesboro are investigating a shooting that happened overnight on Fairfield Drive. Police haven't released many details, except that there was a shooting near
Police in Jonesboro are investigating a shooting overnight on Fairfield Drive.
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.
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:55 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:55:44 GMT
WYNNE, AR (KAIT) – Wynne police are investigating stabbing that left one woman dead. According to the Wynne Police Department, 33 year old Sarah Gean Collins called 911 around 9 Wednesday night saying
Wynne police are investigating stabbing that left one woman dead.
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.
After ten years in television, KAIT presented a new challenge for Craig Rickert. He started out his career covering sports in Iowa and Alabama. Then in 2002, KAIT gave him the chance to move to the news desk. Now in his 20th year in television, Craig serves KAIT as lead anchor and reporter on Region 8 News at 5, 6 and 10.
Craig married his wife Sarah in 2008 and have two sons, Michael John and Jackson. Craig also has a daughter, Taylor. Craig loves to play basketball and watch football. In the fall, you can usually find him in front of the tv cheering on his beloved Iowa Hawkeyes.
Craig's favorite thing about Region 8 is the people. "I don't think I've ever been in a place where everyone is so friendly." he says. "My family and I look forward to making many new friends here in Region 8."
A Nashville judge has permanently suspended the public guardian of Davidson County while citing "significant concerns" that she charged excessive fees to the elderly and disabled people she is supposed to protect.