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Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 9:10 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
Pocahontas and Westside Public Schools hosted a benefit game on Thursday, Sept. 22 for Camp Quality Arkansas.
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Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 7:51 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
A landmark in North Central Arkansas is welcoming back visitors for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Updated: Mar. 7, 2022 at 8:23 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Right here in the breadbasket of the world, one in four children don't have enough to eat.
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Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 6:44 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
If you donated last year, you’ll get a letter in the mail. If you want to donate this year, there are two options.
Updated: Jul. 12, 2021 at 6:50 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
It's not the topic we want to talk about or report in the news, but COVID is coming back. The pandemic never went away.
Updated: Jun. 21, 2021 at 8:40 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
One thing that city folks had that we didn’t was the ability to make a quick run to the grocery store.
Updated: Jun. 14, 2021 at 6:05 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
From what the video shows, the driver did everything the police tell us to do in these situations -- turn on your flashers and look for a safe place to stop.
Updated: May. 24, 2021 at 6:12 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
With Memorial Day coming up, many of us will be traveling and enjoying all that we did on holiday weekends before the pandemic started.
Updated: May. 17, 2021 at 7:24 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Memphis bridge situation unfolding is a reminder of our need to improve our nation's infrastructure. But many are torn on how that should be done.
Updated: May. 10, 2021 at 7:57 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
After the latest cyber attack, it's now more important than ever to protect and keep tabs with your personal data.
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Updated: Apr. 19, 2021 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Communities can lose their identity when we all start to think as a team and not as individual communities.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2021 at 6:51 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The raffle-style fundraiser raised $250,000 to help three food banks in Region 8 to help ensure children don't go hungry.
Updated: Apr. 5, 2021 at 6:29 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Like many of you, I am proud to call Jonesboro home. But ignoring that we have a littering problem won’t make it go away.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2021 at 9:45 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A Better Region 8 looks at the recent bills in the state legislative session that deal with discrimination.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2021 at 6:53 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
More rain is in the forecast this week.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2021 at 9:38 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
KAIT and our parent company Gray Television announced a year-long initiative to help with healthcare access in the Appalachia and Mississippi Delta regions of the country.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2021 at 7:30 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
We hope you get some time to take a road trip and unwind.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2021 at 7:52 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Gov. Hutchinson recently announced the easing back of restrictions by the end of March if Arkansans meet certain criteria. But some believe the decision is based on politics, not science.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2021 at 9:08 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
We are all thawing out from the snow and deep freeze of the past couple of weeks. For many of us, it was just another workday.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2021 at 8:25 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Hate speech of any kind on any of the Region 8 social media apps will not be tolerated.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2021 at 8:26 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
As the pandemic rages on, there are numbers thrown out daily, even hourly. One number to focus on for Arkansas is cases per capita, which isn't positive right now.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2021 at 5:58 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The winter months are one of the most trying times for blood banks across America.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2021 at 9:42 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
As we enter 2021, we at Region 8 News are taking this time to hit the reset button when it comes to our "A Better Region 8" editorials.
Updated: Dec. 7, 2020 at 7:23 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Most organizations accept money online, so it’s easy and convenient.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2020 at 5:57 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
In more than 200 years of our nation’s history, women have made great strides and have come a tremendously long way.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2020 at 6:07 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Our local businesses and their employees need our support this year more than ever.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2020 at 5:40 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
All we hear from our federal and state leaders is wear a mask, keep your distance, and wash your hands. But a lot of us don’t seem too interested in doing that.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2020 at 9:57 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Our annual Fill the Food Bank is Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at locations across Region 8.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2020 at 8:10 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
We gather this time of year to honor and remember our military veterans.
Updated: Oct. 19, 2020 at 7:25 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
It’s worth your time to vote, so make a plan and find the time.
Updated: Oct. 12, 2020 at 8:03 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
This week we are well above 400 active confirmed COVID cases in the county.
Updated: Oct. 5, 2020 at 6:22 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Once you’re finished using something, don’t just drop or throw it wherever.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2020 at 7:18 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A Better Region 8 explores the Pink Warrior Walk, a way to honor those involved in the fight against breast cancer.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 5:33 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
For the first time in a generation, Region 8's two largest cities will have two new mayors and the debate for the new mayors starts this week.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2020 at 9:41 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Jonesboro is home to more than 70,000 people but imagine 15-20,000 residents disappearing overnight.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2020 at 7:36 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
A Better Region 8 tackles the creation of "Hope Week," meant to spread the message of the importance of hope in everyone's lives.
Updated: Aug. 24, 2020 at 6:42 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
For thousands of families across Region 8 this week, the start of school represents a chance to return to normal.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2020 at 6:32 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
So many are asking questions and many still aren't taking the pandemic seriously.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2020 at 8:01 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Join us and wear a mask so that other's don't lose their jobs or their livelihoods.
Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 7:08 AM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Be smart and responsible as the state of Arkansas slowly but surely begins to reopen. Be vigilant and wear masks in public.
Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 5:35 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
When it comes to re-opening the state, it will come in phases. Let's trust the professionals who we're looking to to guide us through this reopening.
Updated: Apr. 27, 2020 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Help us help our neighbors with the virtual food drive, which runs until May 1.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2020 at 8:57 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
As we continue to face trying times, let's do our best to find the positive.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2020 at 10:18 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Together, Region 8 will overcome and rebuild following the devastation caused by the tornado.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2020 at 9:43 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
For many of us, this weekend gave us a much-needed deep breath as we accept what is happening, prepare and plan our next steps.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2020 at 5:53 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Let's hold on tight and make sure everyone is taken care of.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2020 at 10:22 PM CDT
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Don't let the fear of the coronavirus keep you from living. Simply use common sense and follow proper protocol to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2020 at 10:32 PM CST
In last week's State of the City address, the mayor rolled out a Keep Jonesboro Beautiful initiative.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2020 at 10:27 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Helping Our Wolves Learn or HOWL Transition Program, located on the Arkansas State University, is committed to providing a positive learning experience for students with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2020 at 10:55 PM CST
|By Region 8 Newsdesk
Region 8 has a wonderful tradition of giving back. And this week is another opportunity.