Maddie Sexton
Multimedia journalist and reporter
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Maddie Sexton joined KAIT Region 8 in February 2023 as a multimedia journalist. She graduated from the University of Arkansas and received her Bachelor’s of Arts in Broadcast Journalism in 2022.
During her time in Fayetteville she was a member of the Delta Gamma Sorority and participated in UATV News as a weekly reporter and producer. She worked in pre-sales and customer success at Continental Utility Solutions Inc for two years, as well as modeling for Impressions Online Boutique.
Maddie is a Jonesboro native and graduated from Nettleton High School in 2018. In her free time she enjoys playing with her dogs Charlotte and Cocoa, refereeing volleyball games, social media content creating, and calling the hogs.
Maddie is overjoyed to begin her broadcast career in her hometown. If you have any story ideas, questions, or concerns contact Maddie at maddie.sexton@kait8.com
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The gym, cafeteria, softball field, library, parking lots, and more are some of the areas the district plans to improve by adding new buildings and/or renovating existing ones.
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It was a big day for one bank as they broke ground at its newest location.
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Tickets can only be purchased in person at ‘Something Sweet’ located on the 200-south block of Pruett Street.
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The Fairway to the Future golf tournament began at 8 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 25 at the Jonesboro County Club.
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Trumann city leaders hope a new development will dramatically accelerate the town’s growth and advancement.
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Principal Stacey Lindsey said the student was not breathing and had no pulse.
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The new site holds everything students would need for the next three years while the high school is under construction.
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The city of Rector held its annual Labor Day parade and picnic a the city park on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
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Those concerns stem from finding a deadly bacterium in some finished products.
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The temporary Wynne High School campus is about ready for students as construction wraps up.
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The Batesville Pioneers kicked off their new school year this morning as students and staff returned to campus for the first day.
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The district is funded through three different places, from paper to pencils to binders and folders.
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The new route caused some traffic issues earlier this morning due to buses turning across the elementary drop-off line.
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The district is introducing a new form of communication for the school year, the Cross County Schools Messenger app.
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It will help authorities know vital information to assist in their efforts to locate a missing child.
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A local sports medicine clinic and a football team huddled up Tuesday morning to kick off a new device to help young athletes improve their game.
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Wynne High School students will not only be in new buildings but also following a new schedule.
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A recent Facebook post from the Harrisburg Police Department called attention to a city-wide problem.
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Performing the final shows are The Baker Family, The Larry Stephenson band, and Rhonda Vincent and the Rage.
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Ball handling, shooting, passing, and rebounds are just a few of the skills that were taught by JHS and A-State basketball Alum Zo Hampton.
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Honda of Jonesboro donated over two thousand pounds of dog and cat food to the Humane Society of Northeast Arkansas.
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A local healthcare provider is helping the Hispanic community put their health first.
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When it comes to seeing Taylor Swift perform, some in Region 8 are more than “Ready For It,” but others “Should’ve Said No” to online scammers.
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People of all ages ran in white clothing as bombs of patriotic colors exploded on them, to help raise money for the local nonprofit Ag for Autism.
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Some tennis players are finding fault with the City of Jonesboro’s lack of indoor public courts.
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The G.I.N. will serve as a one-stop shop for resources that local entrepreneurs can use to help start, grow, or improve their businesses.
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As the Fourth of July inches closer, retail firework sales are now available for a limited time.
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People from across the world will fight the darkness of Alzheimer’s through a fundraising activity of their choice.
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Miss Arkansas 2023 Cori Keller visits Northeast Arkansas for media week nearly a week after winning the crown.
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After a week of preliminary competitions and months of preparation, two women were crowned as Miss Arkansas and Miss Arkansas’ Teen 2023.
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Nettleton alum Amelia Collins took the stage this past Sunday and won the title of Miss New York 2023. Now she's headed for the Miss America pageant.
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The Miss Arkansas pageant is right around the corner, and 16 women from the Region 8 area will make their grand arrival at the State Capitol in Little Rock on Saturday, June 3
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This program allows any child under the age of 18 to enjoy two free meals a day including breakfast and lunch.
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Orkin Pest Control is donating its 120 years of experience and love for animals to support the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society
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The Jonesboro Police Department has seen an increase in porch piracy during the month of May.
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An infamous meteorite from 1930 has officially made it back home to Paragould.
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The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is hosting its annual Foodstock from 5-7 p.m. Friday, May 19.
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The Arkansas Elvis Festival comes to Jonesboro for six shows spanning three days with 14 different Elvis tribute artists
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The Jonesboro Grappling Association is hosting a free self-defense course for women on Friday, May 19.
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Downtown After Hours allows people to hear live local music, eat from food trucks, shop at local boutiques, and make connections with people in the community.
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Some local students are serving up a tasty podcast that brings awareness and education to Hispanic cultures.
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The City of Jonesboro wants the community to dive in on topics such as swimming, volleyball, and basketball.
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The course, which is led by the hospital’s maternity nursing team, educates new parents on everything to expect before, during, and after their baby is born.
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A memorial garden was built in her honor on the playground at Walnut Ridge Middle School, and a gathering at the memorial will be held on Tuesday, May 2 for Abby’s loved ones to remember the beautiful life she lived.
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NEA CASA relies heavily on volunteers, but due to an increase in children in the foster care system, they are experiencing a need for more volunteers.
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A study of America’s most dangerous states for motorcycle drivers revealed Arkansas ranks third in the nation.
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The Engage program teaches children with autism and educates their families on the brain disorder.
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Arkansas State University is hosting a series of events in April for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM).
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