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Education

Jonesboro High School plans for changes

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Imani Williams
New additions call for new changes.

Community

Food pantry deals with low stock

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Imani Williams
A Northeast Arkansas food pantry is considering temporarily closing to build a good food supply.

Health

Doctors talk vaccines as kids head back to school

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
As kids head back to school, it means you will need to make sure your kids stay up to date on required vaccinations.

Education

College campuses prepare for back-to-school safety resources

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Many students will be moving back in on college campuses this month, with it being the first time for first-year students. That's why one university is wanting to help.

Crime

Man arrested after police found drugs, paraphernalia during vehicle search

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Daniel Archer was arrested by the Mississippi County Sheriff’s Department on Friday, Aug. 12 for an incident on West County Road 314.

Crime

Police: Stolen jewelry, meth found during compliance visit

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A Pocahontas woman was arrested after police said she stole $10,000 in jewelry from a couple she was hired to take care of.

News

1 injured in late-night Jonesboro shooting

Updated: 19 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Jonesboro police are investigating a late-night shooting that sent one person to the hospital.

News

Homeowners amid insurance battle following storm damage

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Hayden Savage
A family in Sharp County has been waiting since April to have their home repaired from a severe thunderstorm that traveled through the area.

Entertainment

Elvis week attract younger fans to mark the 45th anniversary of Elvis week

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Kelli Cook
ELvis Week kicking off

News

Animal control center needs donations amid capacity troubles

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Hayden Savage
An animal control center in North Arkansas needs your help.
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Education

Couple using book to help keep kids safe in classroom

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Griffin DeMarrais
One couple is trying to make sure children know how to protect themselves at a young age by giving them the building blocks to survive a deadly event.

Crime

Man wanted in Malden on several charges in connection with shooting

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Amber Ruch
A man is wanted on several charges in connection with a shooting in Malden.

Crime

Convicted rapist on run in Tunica County after prison escape; 2 persons of interest sought

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 2:22 PM CDT
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By Shyra Sherfield
The inmate, Samuel Hartman, escaped from his field maintenance crew assignment Friday morning.

Traffic

Lane closures expected for Highway 63

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 2:16 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Motorists along Highway 63 in Lawrence County might want to give themselves a little extra time to get where they’re going in the coming weeks.

Crime

Woman arrested following ‘breaking and entering spree’

Updated: Aug. 12, 2022 at 12:17 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A 20-year-old woman is in custody after sheriff’s investigators say she went on a “breaking and entering spree.”

News

Historic downtown buildings on the chopping block

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 10:58 PM CDT
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By Jace Passmore
The city of Trumann plans to condemn a building sometime in September.

Money

Tax cuts may not relieve many from financial burdens, professor says

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 8:48 PM CDT
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By Imani Williams
More money, maybe? Legislators finished up the special session with a tax relief package.

Education

Teachers disappointed about pay raise exclusion from special session

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 7:38 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
“Shame on every legislator that chose to end that session early,” said Central High School teacher Roy Vaughn.

News

Nearly $3,500 in stolen baseball cards recovered by police

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 7:12 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
According to the department, Chief Billy Stanfield received a report on Aug. 10 of a stolen baseball collection at a home on South Cooter Road.

State

Recreational marijuana issue back on Arkansas ballot

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 6:31 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
On Wednesday, Aug. 10, the Arkansas Supreme Court ordered Secretary of State John Thurston to certify the ballot title to place it on the ballot.

News

Vacant house fire “suspicious”, fire department says

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 6:09 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A house was completely destroyed in an early morning fire in Tuckerman.

Business

Arkansas, Missouri truck drivers see pay increase

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:46 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
A study showed wages had increased across the board to keep retention rates high and turnover rates low.

News

City looking to add water feature to popular park

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:34 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
The city of Jonesboro is wanting to make a “splash” to one of its most popular parks, and they want your feedback.

Crime

Tenn. man facing charges in Cape Girardeau shooting

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 4:14 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
A Tennessee man is accused of shooting at a Kennett man in downtown Cape Girardeau around 2 a.m.

Pets

Patriotic pup sings national anthem

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 3:12 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A Jonesboro family’s furry friend is a patriotic pup.

Vote 2022

WATCH: Gov. Hutchinson signs tax cut into law

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 2:46 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson signed into law the second-largest tax cut in the state’s history.

Education

Back-to-school supplies cost more this year

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 1:20 PM CDT
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By CNN
Many families are already adjusting their household budgets to absorb higher prices, but when everything costs more, it adds up.

Crime

14 arrested during check-ins on registered sex offenders

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 12:49 PM CDT
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By Jacob Gallant
Law enforcement arrested over a dozen people during a sting in Crittenden County this week meant to check in on registered sex offenders.

Health

Homemade baby food just as toxic as many store-bought options, study says

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 11:57 AM CDT
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By CNN
Report: Homemade baby food contains as many toxic metals as store-bought options.

Vote 2022

Arkansas lawmakers pass tax cut package, adjourn session

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 10:57 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Arkansas lawmakers have adjourned their special session after approving a $500 million tax cut package.

News

MFD identifies firefighter killed in fire truck crash

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 9:51 AM CDT
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By Shyra Sherfield
MFD identified the firefighter Thursday as David Pleasant who was driving Memphis Fire Truck 5 at the time of the crash.

Education

Helping kids with a new sleep schedule

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 7:51 AM CDT
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By Fredrick Jackson
Nutritionist Jen Avis joined us on Good Morning ArkLaMiss to discuss natural ways to help kids get some good rest.

News

Two deadly crashes have travelers on edge

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 11:04 PM CDT
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By Jace Passmore
Residents feel the speed limit needs to be lowered even more as the number of crashes continues along the highway.

Traffic

One dead, two hurt in Highway 49 crash

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:48 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
After 3 p.m., ArDOT reported that Highway 49 near Honeysuckle was shut down in both directions but reopened shortly after 4:30 p.m.

Crime

Man apprehended after a shooting in Helena-West Helena

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:46 PM CDT
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By Christopher Cheatham
Man apprehended for murder.

Traffic

Paragould realtor dies in Tuesday crash

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 9:04 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A prominent realtor in Greene County died in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 49 Tuesday morning.

State

Arkansas lawmakers give first OK to $500M tax cut package

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 8:20 PM CDT
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By The Associated Press
The majority-Republican House and Senate on Wednesday, Aug. 10 approved identical versions of bills outlining the tax cuts proposed by GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson.

Traffic

First phase of Future I-57 project slated to begin

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 8:11 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the project will include upgrading the Route 160/158 interchange south of Poplar Bluff.

News

Boil order issued for Cross County city

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:42 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A boil order has been put in effect for the city of Parkin.

News

Questions remain over sheriff’s office employee’s death

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:31 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
The public is beginning to ask more questions about the death investigation of a county employee.

Business

Concerns for downtown Jonesboro following restaurant closures

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 7:18 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
After three restaurants have closed in the past two weeks, people are wondering what is next for downtown Jonesboro.

Military

President Biden signs PACT Act into law

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 4:19 PM CDT
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By David Ade
Law makes it easier for veterans to get medical care after exposure to toxic fumes

News

Boil order lifted for a Ripley County city

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 2:47 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A boil water order issued for all of Naylor has been lifted.

Education

Scammers target students searching for scholarships and grants

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 2:01 PM CDT
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By Caresse Jackman
Scholarships and grants fund about 25% of educational costs every year says the non-profit research group Education Data Initiative. Scammers are taking advantage of that need for financial aid. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman explains the tactics used to defraud students.

Vote 2022

Arkansas lawmakers advance tax cut, school safety bills

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 11:51 AM CDT
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By The Associated Press
Arkansas lawmakers advanced tax cuts and a school safety grant program on Tuesday as they began a special session spurred by the state’s $1.6 billion surplus.

Crime

Swift enters not guilty plea to wife’s murder in 2011

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:49 AM CDT
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By Marsha Heller
David Swift made his first appearance in a Dyer County Courtroom Wednesday morning.

Music

70th anniversary of the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo kicks off

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:46 AM CDT
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By Clayton Hester
This year’s event is set to take place Wednesday, August 10 through Saturday, August 13 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. each night.

Coronavirus

Weekly Report: Arkansas Dept. of Health monitoring COVID-19

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
On Tuesday, Aug. 9, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 6,463 new cases in the last week.

Earthquake

M1.9 quake reported in Lawrence County

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 8:30 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a magnitude 1.9 earthquake Tuesday in Lawrence County.

News

Positive or negative: What you need to know about COVID-19 testing

Updated: Aug. 10, 2022 at 8:24 AM CDT
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By Jace Passmore
Chris Carter shares his current battle with the virus.
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