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News

Being a non-profit, the organization must be frugal in deciding on a new location, as money is...

Mission of Hope facing potential closure

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Hayden Savage
Being a non-profit, the organization must be frugal in deciding on a new location, as money is tight.

News

Hardy Fire Department stood at the town’s junction on Friday and Saturday, accepting donations...

Hardy Fire Department raises thousands during “Fill The Boot” campaign

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Hayden Savage
Hardy Fire Department stood at the town’s junction on Friday and Saturday, accepting donations for the department.

News

ASU-Newport to host TekStarz Manufacturing Camp

ASU-Newport to host summer manufacturing camp

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
TekStarz Manufacturing Camp is open to all students who will be entering grades 6th through 10th in 2023.

News

One Craighead County town is shutting down its recycling program.

City votes to end recycling program

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
One Craighead County town is shutting down its recycling program.

News

Volunteers needed for Delta Arts Festival

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The 14th Annual Dela Arts Festival is just a few days, and there are still openings for volunteers.

Community

Small town gets big upgrade

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Residents will have less tire trouble thanks to an upgrade at a local auto shop.

Community

Pleasant Plains gets first police department

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Residents in one Independence County town can sigh relief after getting a police department for the first time.

Community

Summer just around the corner, make sure you don’t leave your kids in the car

Updated: May. 28, 2023 at 8:07 AM CDT
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By Savannah Harrison
Summer is just around the corner and healthcare experts want to make sure you don’t leave your kids in the hot car this season.

Community

Beck Center holds inaugural 5k

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:39 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
The Beck Center held the inaugural Run to Remember 5k for Memorial Day on Saturday at Arkansas State University.

News

Shoppers line up for 100-Mile Yard Sale

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
Shoppers and vendors in Missouri lined up on Highway 25 for the 100 Mile Yard Sale.
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Community

State Park to bring history to life

Updated: May. 27, 2023 at 11:09 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
One Lawrence County community is spending its day bringing history back to life.

News

2023 St. Jude Dream Home officially ready to open its doors; welcomes families and friends to visit

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:34 PM CDT
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By Victoria Poirrier
The 2023 St. Jude Dream Home is officially complete tonight! The home built entirely out of love for the children of St. Jude is ready to welcome visitors and soon a new owner. The 2023 St. Jude Dream Home is a 3-bedroom 3-and-a- half bath home built in Arlington.

News

MoDOT to hold public meeting over road improvements

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:26 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Missouri's Department of Transportation is scheduled to hold a meeting to discuss Highway 412 in Dunklin County, as well as other options for further improvement of Missouri roads.

Education

Students graduate and prepare to fill physician need

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:26 PM CDT
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By Imani Williams
This is important not only for their careers but for the community. Especially for northeast Arkansas as many rural areas are in need of more physicians to treat patients.

Community

Small town festival celebrating 150 years

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 5:21 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
A celebration 150 years in the making, in Jackson County one small town paying tribute to the past by celebrating everything that made them who they are.

News

Racetrack excited for the new season

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
For those who have the need for speed in Jackson County the new season is up and running at the Newport Raceway.

Community

Quilt Extravaganza at SEMO

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:29 PM CDT
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By Josh Seabaugh
Two hundred quilts and sewn items will be displayed during the month of June at Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II Museum’s “Quilt Extravaganza.”

News

Holiday weekend brings tourists, business to Spring River area

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 4:14 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
During the Memorial Day weekend, hundreds and potentially thousands will flock to the Spring River area in North Arkansas.

Events

WATCH: ‘Weekend Happenings’ with Chase Gage for May 26-29

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 1:03 PM CDT
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By Chase Gage
Each Friday at 11:30 a.m. on Roku, FireTV, and AppleTV, Good Morning Region 8 Anchor Chase Gage previews weekend happenings around our viewing area.

Pets

A food and donation drive helps NEA’s furriest friends

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 8:37 AM CDT
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By Maddie Sexton
Orkin Pest Control is donating its 120 years of experience and love for animals to support the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society

Interview

INTERVIEW: CPR demonstration ahead of Memorial Day

Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:42 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Macy Davis interviews 141 Shooting Range Director of Training, Logan Lee, about CPR ahead of the Memorial Day holiday.

A Family for Me

A Family for Me: Dalajiah

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 7:02 PM CDT
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By Chase Gage
She's soft-spoken, but don't let that fool you. Meet Dalajiah, a 17-year-old with a big heart, and plenty of confidence.

Pets

Heartland animal shelters reportedly overflowing with surrendered pets

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 6:13 PM CDT
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By Nicki Clark
Animal shelters are struggling to get dogs and cats out as fast as they’re taking them in. It has many of them at capacity.

News

Jonesboro preparing for 2024 solar eclipse

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
As a national phenomenon coming right through Northeast Arkansas draws closer, the city of Jonesboro is getting ready to host people across the country.

News

Hardy unveils “Mayberry” patrol unit

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
The City of Hardy purchased a 1959 Ford Angel for around $5,000.

News

Boaters urged to use caution as busy holiday weekend approaches

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 5:39 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is urging boaters to know the rules of the water before launching.

Religion Today

Some worshippers switching congregations amid United Methodist split over LGBTQ issues

Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 3:59 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Thousands of United Methodist congregations have been voting on whether to stay or quit one of the nation’s largest denominations amid intractable debates over theology and the role of LGBTQ people.

Community

Wynne debris cleanup deadline approaches

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 10:14 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Wynne debris removal deadline is quickly approaching.

Health

Poplar Bluff seven-year-old receives gift of hearing aids

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 9:16 PM CDT
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By Breanna Harris
A seven-year-old boy from Poplar Bluff, Missouri, had a heartwarming reaction as he received the gift of hearing for the very first time.

Community

Hunt for 15-year-old time capsule continues

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 7:00 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The community spent their afternoon in the heat, searching for a blast from the past.

Community

New additions at a popular summer spot

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 5:40 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
The newest addition to the Paragould Water Park will allow people to get away from the crowds and the sun.

News

Citizens to vote on Batesville sales tax in August

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 4:58 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
Citizens of one Independence County town will head to the ballot box in August after the city council called for a special election on Tuesday evening.

News

Research program looks to bring health to ‘All of Us’

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 7:55 AM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
The National Institute of Health is bringing a research program to Jonesboro.

News

Wynne takes first steps toward new high school

Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 7:53 AM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
The Wynne School District has taken the first steps towards building a new high school. On Tuesday, members of the community and the school district met with the architects of the new school.

News

St. Bernards holds groundbreaking at new infusion center

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 8:58 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
St. Bernards said the new center would allow patients in the area to not drive as far for simple injections they need.

Business

New tenant leads to debates over property safety between landowners

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
A lunch hot spot in town is worried about their future as a new business is set to move in, the food trucks feel like they are being walked all over while the new business is worried about safety.

News

Randolph County holds second eclipse planning meeting

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 5:23 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
Randolph County plans to hold a festival the weekend before the eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.

News

Orkin to donate services to the NEA Humane Society

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 3:19 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Local businesses are coming together to keep your pets safe.

Community

Golf tournament raises $35k for sheriffs’ youth ranches

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 10:32 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
More than 100 golfers teed up recently to raise thousands of dollars for abused and neglected children.

News

Governor Sanders continues town hall meetings throughout Arkansas

Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 1:06 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders held a town hall in Cabot to discuss the LEARNS Act.

News

Independence County to build $3 million senior center

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 7:05 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
County Judge Kevin Jeffery explained the county has had to rent its current building and needs more space.

Pets

AWA shelter in Poplar Bluff to celebrate 1st anniversary next month

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 6:10 PM CDT
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By Olivia Tock
A party to celebrate the first anniversary of the opening the Animal Welfare Alliance’s regional, no-kill animal shelter in Poplar Bluff, Missouri will take place on Saturday, June 10.

Entertainment

Peppa Pig and pals coming to Arkansas

Updated: May. 22, 2023 at 9:09 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Your sons and daughters will have a chance this fall to sing along with Peppa Pig and his pals

News

Fundraiser held to honor Westside teacher

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 5:44 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
A fundraiser was held at Hijinx on Sunday, May 21 to honor Terri Tyner, a Westside teacher who died last month.

Community

Hillcrest student unable to attend graduation, classmates and school staff surprise him at the hospital with a ceremony

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 4:35 PM CDT
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By Liam Garrity, Chris Six and KY3 Staff
A surprise visit from classmates, a teacher, and the principal made Hillcrest High School graduate Aiden Sturgis feel happy he was still able to graduate from the hospital bed at Cox South.

News

Police department looks to make neighborhood safer

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 7:47 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
Police in Blytheville are bringing back the neighborhood watch program.

Community

Hundreds of James River Church volunteers assist Springfield homeless organizations

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 6:35 PM CDT
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By KY3 Staff
As part of its Saturday Serve event, members of James River Church went out and assisted Springfield homeless organizations.

News

Church holds free health clinic hosted for community

Updated: May. 20, 2023 at 6:29 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
The Arkansas Baptist State Convention hosted a free clinic at Southside Community Church in Paragould on Saturday.

News

Jonesboro Public Library Hosts Asian and Pacific American Heritage Festival

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:48 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
One event in Northeast Arkansas is making sure to embrace diversity in the community.

News

93-year-old meteorite finds its way home to Northeast Arkansas

Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 10:07 PM CDT
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By Maddie Sexton
An infamous meteorite from 1930 has officially made it back home to Paragould.
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