An Osceola woman died this week when her car struck another vehicle.

In more than 30 years with the Jonesboro Police Department, Lynn Waterworth has achieved what few women have.

Many nursing homes across Region 8 are being cautious with expanding visitation and other activities.

The Saharan dust plume brought hazy skies and nice sunsets across a good portion of the South, including Arkansas, it may have also had a physical impact on our health.

Mississippi County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man wanted for murder in Wisconsin.

Two dispensary licenses were given to two Region 8 locations in a vote by the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission Tuesday.

Eleven-year old golfer Jimmy Williams continues to beat the odds and win championships after undergoing a heart transplant in December.

County Judge Marvin Day stated in a Monday news release the investigation revealed that Kade Holliday, county clerk of Craighead County, “personally received monies in excess of $1 million since January 2020.”

The Malco Theatre will only be open three days a week in Jonesboro beginning July 3.

Wynne School District in Cross County, Arkansas is planning for students to return to class on Thursday, August 13.

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Arkansas State University prepares for students to return to classes as Summer II classes begin Monday, July 6.

A farmer discovered human remains on his property just off Proctor Road in Crittenden County that raised some questions from law enforcement.

The league tweeted the news Tuesday afternoon, saying Major League Baseball announced it would not provide its affiliated teams with players for the 2020 season.

Another Region 8 school district will offer multiple options of learning this fall.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson provided an update to the public on the state of Arkansas's response to COVID-19, including the latest cases and deaths.

There was no audience in the Pasadena Theater for this episode when it taped in mid-March just as concerns about the coronavirus were setting in.

A 26-year-old Oklahoma woman was shot after authorities say she was dared to steal a Nazi flag from a man’s front yard.

As the number of COVID-19 cases continues its upward swing, St. Bernards Healthcare is changing its visitors’ policy.

Walmart is no longer selling “All Lives Matter” merchandise on its website.

Tennessee and Mississippi residents are now included in a quarantine order for New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

A list put out by the Arkansas Department of Health on Friday listed at least 40 churches where people with COVID-19 visited.

A proposed trail honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is the subject of a special called city council meeting for Jonesboro on June 30.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson updated the public on the state of Arkansas's response to COVID-19, including the latest cases and deaths.

One person living in the Bridger Place area said he's seen good come through his neighborhood and the community since the tornado.

A new clinic is coming to the NEA Baptist area, thanks in part to a joint partnership as part of The Reserve at NEA.

Craighead County Clerk Kade Holliday finds himself behind bars on suspicion of stealing property exceeding $1 million and abuse of office.

Since the first dispensary opened in 2019, medical marijuana sales remain strong throughout the state of Arkansas.

A new Flag may soon fly over the state of Mississippi.

The Butler County Health reported the first resident death from COVID-19.

The City of Jonesboro receives multiple requests daily to mandate masks in public but say they cannot enforce it.

The Butler County Health Department will reopen its doors to scheduled appointments on Tuesday, June 30.

Governor Bill Lee signed three executive orders Monday extending the state of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing governing bodies to meet electronically and allowing for remote notarization of documents.

A Brook Park couple stopped for a slice of Little Caesars Pizza on Saturday night but were appalled when they opened the box to an offensive message.

The head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy.com says recent drops in demand due could become a trend as more states rescind their re-openings amid an upswing in COVID-19 cases.

Newport police arrested two people Sunday evening after a theft led to a chase, which led to shots fired.

Highway Patrol said the 22-year-old Kennett man was wading in the water when he lost his footing and never resurfaced.

A plan to move a line as highway crews work to build a roundabout will have Craighead Electric crews working on multiple planned outages this week.

Second Chance Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault shelter opened in Wynne in February and is already making a big impact on the community.

Blytheville police are investigating a triple murder that happened Saturday evening.

The Mississippi Legislature approved a bill that would change the state flag.

The Shelby County Health Department reported 100 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

The state of Arkansas saw over 500 new total cases of COVID-19 reported since Saturday, with about seven percent of the total amount coming from one area county, state health officials said Sunday.

On June 28, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 20,575 cases of COVID-19.

Many high school students throughout Region 8 were forced to skip some events this spring due to the ongoing global pandemic. One of those being prom.

A photo gallery of mug shots from the Craighead County Sheriff's Office.

Arkansas health officials on Saturday said nearly 300,000 COVID-19 tests have been done in the state since the epidemic began, with the number of total cases getting closer to 20,000.

After causing a stir on social media Friday, June 26, the man that jumped into the fish tank at Bass Pro Shops has been arrested.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Dr. Nate Smith, secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health, updated the public on the state’s response to the coronavirus, including the latest cases of COVID-19 and deaths.

By now, you’ve probably seen a lot of talk about Saharan dust heading for us this weekend. But what exactly is it and is it a big deal for us here in Region 8?

The Mississippi House and Senate both voted on Saturday to suspend rules, allowing for a vote to take place to change the current state flag.

When COVID-19 ramped up in the U.S., major car manufacturers shut down plants across the nation. However, that didn’t stop many from buying cars.

On June 27, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 20,261 cases of COVID-19.

Less than half of the people who live in Blytheville have self-responded to the Census, 2020census.gov says, but one organization is working to make sure everyone is counted.

A Jackson County man was killed early Saturday in a crash in Independence County, according to the Arkansas State Police.

Gov. Reeves shared a tweet Saturday morning that the argument over the flag has become “divisive” and that “it’s time to end it.”

A White County pastor shared concerns over a list released by the Arkansas Department of Health Friday evening.

A golf scramble took place at Sage Meadows Country Club Friday afternoon, but it wasn’t an ordinary tournament. It was to support a great cause in the third annual Breaking Bonds Tournament. Around 25 four-person teams played in the scramble at Sage Meadows Friday to support Breaking Bonds.