Updated: 7 hours ago
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Democratic Party of Arkansas confirmed the death of former state senator Bill Lewellen in Marianna on Wednesday, March 22.
Updated: 7 hours ago
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Summit Utilities is speaking out after Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced new measures against the company.
Updated: 8 hours ago
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Dispatch said the fire is at a home on the 2300 block of Mitzi Lane.
Updated: 17 hours ago
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The Arkansas Department of Health tracks flu cases each week with a report that shows everything from deaths to school absenteeism rates.
Updated: 17 hours ago
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A Brookland street that washed out during the recent rains will be closed Thursday for repairs.
Updated: 19 hours ago
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Multiple agencies arrested a 23-year-old Searcy man they said was in possession of several drugs, stolen firearms, and much more.
Updated: 22 hours ago
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A need for more firefighters. We’ll show you what one department in Region 8 is doing to bring in more volunteers.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:39 PM CDT
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Opponents seek to undo Arkansas LEARNS act
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 9:33 PM CDT
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Multiple fire crews were called to tackle a building fire in the city of Hardy.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 8:18 PM CDT
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The city of Jonesboro wants to add more areas where you can get yourself a drink.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:11 PM CDT
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Animal shelter staff and volunteers, along with the Mayor and members of the City Council will be present as Perky Construction, of Cave City, readies the new site of the feline facility.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:45 PM CDT
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A class action lawsuit against Summit Utilities was dismissed Tuesday in federal court.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 2:38 PM CDT
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The Arkansas State Medical Board has suspended a Jonesboro doctor’s license following claims he prescribed “excessive amounts” of opioids.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:35 PM CDT
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According to Jonesboro police, Dedward Demarious James, 19, of Jonesboro, was arrested Monday just after 3:30 p.m.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 12:04 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk and Hayden Savage
A woman arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder will spend 20 years in prison on a lesser charge.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:59 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Catalytic converter thieves have struck Abilities Unlimited once again.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:32 AM CDT
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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin says his predecessor overspent before being elected lieutenant governor last fall.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 10:23 AM CDT
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Carole Baskin, who appeared in the Netflix documentary “Tiger King,” will speak at a wildlife sanctuary fundraiser.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 5:36 AM CDT
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Prom season is here. A big night of fun can also bring big expenses. We’ll show you how one local non-profit is helping kids in need.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:48 PM CDT
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Region 8 News will look at the local tragedy that received national attention 25 years ago.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:30 PM CDT
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Every member of the NYITCOM at A-State Class of 2023 Matched, a significant achievement for the Jonesboro-based medical school.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:55 AM CDT
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Police arrested a Trumann woman after they said she stabbed three people, critically injuring one, following a fight over a basketball game.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:10 AM CDT
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Concerns over recent bank failures led to a slight reprieve in gasoline prices, according to one industry analyst.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 9:11 AM CDT
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Fans of 3 Doors Down will get one last chance to see the band perform.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 5:39 AM CDT
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A convicted killer is soon scheduled to be set free despite having decades left to serve on his prison sentence.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:41 AM CDT
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Multiple crews responded to a fire early Monday morning at an abandoned house.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 10:35 PM CDT
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BRTC Machine Tool Technology Students 3D Print for a Good Cause
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 8:23 PM CDT
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Paragould police want you to be on the lookout for door-to-door salesmen selling solar panels.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:41 PM CDT
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The National Transportation Safety Board released new details on Friday on a plane crash in Little Rock that killed five people.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:27 PM CDT
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The Arkansas 94th General Assembly is considering several pieces of legislation.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:23 PM CDT
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The Craighead County Circuit Court will now have to look further into an employment dispute at the Westside Consolidated School District.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:03 PM CDT
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According to a Facebook post from JAC, beefy wiggle butt Wendell Parker has officially been brought into their facility after weeks of employees checking up on the dog and looking after his wellbeing.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 2:09 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A 31-year-old man is behind bars after Jonesboro police suspected him of being behind a late-night shooting that left one person dead.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 2:06 PM CDT
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Traffic is at a crawl near the I-555 overpass Friday as a responders work the scene of a crash.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 1:47 PM CDT
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The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission today heard the first reading of a proposal to shift the first segment of the 2023-24 duck season from the current season structure to one that opens the weekend before Thanksgiving.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 7:17 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Traffic alert on I-555
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 5:47 AM CDT
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Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:31 PM CDT
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Crews responded to a rollover crash in Jonesboro Thursday night.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 8:01 PM CDT
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A 45-year-old Paragould woman was arrested after police said she left a store on multiple occasions without paying a dime.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 7:19 PM CDT
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Following months of issues, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin announced his office would be taking complaints on Summit Utilities to the state’s Public Service Commission.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:50 PM CDT
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A man who served the city of Jonesboro for more than 45 years has died.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM CDT
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Jackson County Sheriff's Office K9 Scala will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:12 AM CDT
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Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 8:06 PM CDT
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A 38-year-old Jonesboro woman was sentenced to prison after records showed she almost hit a police officer’s vehicle while she was drunk.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:39 PM CDT
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On Wednesday, March 15, Arkansas leaders applauded the U.S. Air Force’s selection of Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith as the home of the Foreign Military Sales mission.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 7:23 PM CDT
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Fire crews responded to a house fire Tuesday night in the city of Piggott.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 3:46 PM CDT
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An accident near Smoothie King in Jonesboro has Wednesday afternoon traffic at a standstill.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:56 PM CDT
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A temporary restraining order preventing Summit Utilities from charging late fees and disconnecting services is now on hold.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 1:38 PM CDT
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A crash involving hazardous materials stalled traffic on one Northeast Arkansas interstate for several hours.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 9:19 AM CDT
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A car versus semi-truck crash Wednesday morning shut down all lanes of Highway 63.