I'm not sure what happened or exactly when it happened but the infrastructure in our country is deteriorating faster than we can or care to maintain it.

Region 8 has a wonderful tradition of giving back, and this week is another opportunity.

Governor Hutchinson's income tax proposal is making its way through the legislature.

Region 8 gives thanks to those who volunteer firefight, be it day or night. Region 8 celebrates the new grant awarded to the Piggott Fire Dept.

Portageville schools have become the latest in Region 8 to close its doors due to the flu/illness.

It's back open - for now, but a little over a month ago, our government came to a screeching halt.

A preview of the annual St. Jude S'travanganza to celebrate the upcoming Super Bowl. All money raised is for a good cause.

We are all about helping those who need a hand up.

This week the Arkansas Legislative session began.

Last year, Arkansas voters approved casinos in four counties - Crittenden, Garland, Jefferson and Pope.

Last week we had two shootings and two murders in as many days to start the new year.

2019 got off to a deadly start in Jonesboro.

For the eighth consecutive time, the Arkansas State Red Wolves are in a bowl game.

Region 8 News wishes you and yours a Merry Christmas.

A new, federally funded study out this week shows an unprecedented jump in teen vaping over the past year.

A Better Region 8 discusses the benefits of two major businesses in Region 8 both looking to bring in more workers.

School is almost out and that means our kids and grand kids will be ready to celebrate the holidays.

Region 8 News pays tribute to the late 41st President, George H. W. Bush.

This week, our News Operations Manager Ronnie Weston retired from KAIT.

When winter hits, some of us may catch ourselves dealing with seasonal depression.

Unless you are one of those really organized people, chances are your Christmas shopping is just beginning.

Chances are next week for Thanksgiving all of us will eat or eat too much.

Voter turnout was near record levels for this general election. That is fantastic.

A Better Region 8 discusses the recent school bus incidents that have occurred across the country in the past week.

This test should be easy for us, right? Wrong.

Region 8 News discusses the weekend shooting in Pittsburgh and how everyone should be kind to one another at all times.

Some good, safe news to report for next weekend's Arkansas State homecoming football game.

A Better Region 8 discusses the potential dangers of continuing to park at A-State football games with the heavy traffic that surrounds the stadium.

President Kennedy once said – Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future.

Johnny Cash Music Festival will be held soon. Click here to find out ways you can support the festival.

Something remarkable happened in Washington, D.C. this week.

A Better Region 8 editorial stresses the importance of being registered to vote for next month's midterm elections.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Editorial to help viewers protect themselves from out of state spoof calls from local numbers.

Something really awesome happens this weekend.

Unless you've been living under a rock you know there's a Hepatitis A outbreak here in Region 8.

Region 8 takes time to thank teachers for the service they give to students.

Hurricane Florence was every bit the storm meteorologists forecasted before it made landfall.

Thirteen years ago, Hope Circle - one of the six programs of the N-E-A Baptist Charitable Foundation- began Hope Week as a way to call attention to the importance of Hope in the lives of individuals and organizations.

Double standard in athletes' temper tirades in regards to gender