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Community

Prom dresses can be pricey, but thanks to a local nonprofit, some students can get them for free.

Take a dance in a free prom dress

Updated: 7 hours ago
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By Maddie Sexton
Prom dresses can be pricey, but thanks to a local nonprofit, some students can get them for free.

News

A look at one of the house fires the Jonesboro Fire Department was on the scene for Sunday.

Fire chief contemplating another station, more crews following busy weekend

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Griffin DeMarrais
After responding to nearly 30 calls in 24 hours, the Jonesboro Fire Department is contemplating another station and more employees.

News

Restaurants nationwide are struggling with finding restaurant workers, but the trouble doesn’t...

Restaurants thrive amid nationwide shortage

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Alejandra Hernández
Restaurants nationwide are struggling with finding restaurant workers, but the trouble doesn’t seem to have lingered in Northeast Arkansas.

Crime

A Sikeston man was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison on gun and drug charges.

Sikeston man sentenced to more than 10 years in prison on gun, drug charges

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 2:57 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
A Sikeston man was sentenced to more than 10 years in federal prison on gun and drug charges.

Health

NYITCOM at A-State Enjoys 100% ‘Match’ Rate

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 1:30 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Every member of the NYITCOM at A-State Class of 2023 Matched, a significant achievement for the Jonesboro-based medical school.

Health

Alzheimer’s caregiver: ‘You can’t prepare yourself for when the person you love forgets who you are’

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 8:28 AM CDT
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By Maddie Sexton
Molly Simpson described caregiving as mentally, emotionally, and physically draining.

Pets

16 dogs will be euthanized, humane society seeks homes

Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 9:37 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
The Jackson County Humane Society is trying to keep 16 dogs from being euthanized.

News

Class teaches people how to administer NARCAN

Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 9:15 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
A class taught by Divine Intervention taught how to administer NARCAN.

Community

Clay County prepares for 150th anniversary celebration

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
A celebration over a century in the making, many in Piggott, Rector, and Corning are getting ready for Clay County’s 150th anniversary.

News

Man donates AEDs to school to save lives following near-death experience

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
After his father almost lost his life at a high school basketball game, a Piggott man is making sure that nobody has to go through the same fear he did.
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News

Popular Jonesboro hangout/restaurant opens tonight with new amenities

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 4:27 PM CDT
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By Maddie Sexton
Huntington Square is launching its opening day with a new indoor bar, arcade games, and more

Events

WATCH: ‘Weekend Happenings’ with Chase Gage, for March 17-19

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 1:51 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.

Music

Vocalist defies odds, takes music world by storm despite adversity

Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 9:13 AM CDT
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By Chase Gage
A vocalist from Kennett is making waves in his field, despite taking 12 years off due to body shaming.

Crime

Southeast Mo. man sentenced to 16 years for bank robbery

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 10:13 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
A southeast Missouri man was sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for a 2020 bank robbery.

Health

Event emphasizes awareness during mental health emergencies

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield want to make sure people know what to do during a mental health crisis.

Crime

Half-pound of fentanyl found during search of Sikeston home; 1 man arrested

Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 3:43 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
A man is facing charges after investigators found a half-pound of fentanyl while serving a search warrant.

Education

A-State holds event to promote safety at crosswalks

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
Safety on the streets was a point of emphasis on Wednesday as Arkansas State University students came out to participate in the “Watch for Red Wolves” event.

News

Lack of law enforcement has Parkin citizens worried

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:28 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
Police officers in Parkin are ready to resign after a request for a raise was shot down at a city council meeting.

Agriculture

Farmers resort to burning miscanthus

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:14 PM CDT
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By Jace Passmore
Farmers in Northeast Arkansas are making sure they eliminate one type of grass, but the attempts have led to their fair share of issues.

News

Man killed in rollover crash

Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 8:01 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A Harrisburg man died Tuesday when his car overturned into a ditch.

News

Paragould celebrates community in banquet

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:16 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
The Paragould Regional Chamber of Commerce celebrated their community during the Annual Chamber Banquet.

Community

CAPTURING MEMORIES: Art display shows history of Corning

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
New decorations in downtown Corning are giving people a chance to see what life was like back in the day.

News

Tempers flare at city council meeting

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
Tensions rose at the Marked Tree City Council meeting over a recent rehiring.

News

Governor Sanders signs Vincent Parks Law

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:19 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
Parks’ widow, Christina Parks, said it is an honor to see the legislation named after her husband be signed into law.

Community

Autism Awareness Walk to be held in Poplar Bluff

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:16 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
An Autism Awareness Walk will be held in early April in Poplar Bluff.

Education

Arkansas Northeastern College selects new president

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:57 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Arkansas Northeastern College has named Dr. Christopher Heigle as the new president for the institution, making him the fifth president in the college’s 48-year history.

Community

Jonesboro women speak on gender inequality

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:46 AM CDT
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By Maddie Sexton
The Economist's glass ceiling index studies the 29 wealthiest countries in the world, and the United States moved up one place within the last year

Traffic

Highway closed for bridge repairs

Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 10:42 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Arkansas Department of Transportation shut down a section of Highway 90 on Monday to make needed bridge repairs.

Religion Today

Interim pastor named for Jonesboro church

Updated: Mar. 12, 2023 at 8:40 PM CDT
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By Imani Williams
A new leader could soon be appointed to Jonesboro First United Methodist Church.

Events

Fast draw tournament brought gunslingers to Arkansas

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 9:17 PM CST
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By Alejandra Hernández
Gunslingers across several states travelled to the Natural State for a fast draw competition. The Cowboy Fast Draw Association held the Arkansas State and the Southern Territorial Championship in Arkansas for the first time.

Weather

Storm spotters learn about severe weather

Updated: Mar. 11, 2023 at 8:27 PM CST
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By Alejandra Hernández
Weather enthusiasts learned about storm spotting on Saturday. A storm spotting class was held at St. Bernards Auditorium in Jonesboro.

News

Work to begin on Brookland sports complex

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:42 PM CST
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A multi-million dollar project in Brookland is finally seeing progress.

Community

Local science fair gives students a chance at cash prize

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 6:50 PM CST
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By Griffin DeMarrais
Students in Northeast Arkansas traveled to Arkansas State University in Jonesboro to test their luck in an event of scientific wonder.

Education

ASU System trustees approve veterinary school in Jonesboro

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 3:06 PM CST
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Those wishing to become veterinarians will no longer need to leave the state of Arkansas for their education.

News

Body recovered from burning home

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:20 AM CST
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A body discovered in a burning home has been sent to the state crime lab.

Community

Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 9:10 AM CST
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
For many, the change means losing an hour of sleep. For others, it means a little more sunlight in the afternoon to enjoy.

Education

BRTC satellite campus looking to expand opportunities for students

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:39 PM CST
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By Griffin DeMarrais
Black River Technical College has been preparing since November to open its second satellite campus in Clay County.

Community

Paragould park gives chance for pets’ memories to live on

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:25 PM CST
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By Griffin DeMarrais
Giving your pet a place where they can always be remembered is the goal of the new rainbow bridge at Harmon Park in Paragould.

News

Fulton County Courthouse to see much needed repairs

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:13 PM CST
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By Hayden Savage
The courthouse at the square in Salem is still in use to this day but needs significant repairs.

National

New tool removes nude photos from internet

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 10:15 AM CST
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By Maddie Sexton
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) launched the “Take It Down” online platform

News

Community reacts following former Marked Tree firefighter’s rehiring

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:48 PM CST
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By Alejandra Hernández
Residents in Marked Tree were in shock after they learned a firefighter let go after being charged with stealing from his department was rehired by the same department.

Community

Projects on Jonesboro pavement emphasized for 2023

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 5:44 PM CST
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By Griffin DeMarrais
Teamwork and connections were a common theme at Jonesboro’s State of the City address, as Mayor Harold Copenhaver said partnerships are key to major projects.

Community

Food bank offers helping hand to Lawrence County residents

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:03 AM CST
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By Maddie Sexton
Due to inflation, the food bank remains affected in several ways.

Community

Arkansas celebrating Arbor day with ‘Free Tree Fridays’

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 10:32 AM CST
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
In recognition of National Arbor Day, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Forestry Division will be hosting giveaways of bare root seedlings at various locations across the state.

News

Jonesboro mayor gives State of the City address

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 9:10 AM CST
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By Alejandra Hernández
Mayor Harold Copenhaver used the address on March 7 to reflect on various accomplishments, particularly the Real Time Crime Center used by the Jonesboro Police Department.

Sports

Blytheville’s Ritz Civic Center to stream state title game

Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 7:52 AM CST
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Ritz Civic Center has announced they will live-stream the Blytheville vs. Little Rock game on their new 24-foot screen

Education

Cyberbullying victims urged to ‘speak up’

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 9:13 AM CST
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By Maddie Sexton
Due to the rise in social media, schools are seeing more students experience online bullying every day.

Education

Community outraged over superintendent hire

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 7:56 AM CST
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By Alejandra Hernández
Concerns were also brought up about Steve Bounds, the missing board member.

News

UTV driver airlifted following rollover crash

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 7:49 AM CST
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A man was seriously injured after the UTV he was in overturned and rolled downhill.

Pets

People gathered for bingo and bubbles to give back

Updated: Mar. 5, 2023 at 8:48 PM CST
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By Alejandra Hernández
A fundraiser was held by Big Heart Animal Rescue on Sunday.
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