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via KAIT830m agoK8 Sports Athletes of the Month (October 2026)
Braden Sullivan (Marked Tree) and Emily Rowe (Greene County Tech) won the kait8.com fan vote.
Braden Sullivan (Marked Tree) and Emily Rowe (Greene County Tech) won the kait8.com fan vote.
via KAIT82h agoJonesboro police release names in Preakness Drive shooting
Jonesboro police have identified the victims in a fatal shooting.
Jonesboro police have identified the victims in a fatal shooting.
via KAIT83h agoBaptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould designated Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould has been designated an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital by the Arkansas Department of Health.
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould has been designated an Arkansas Stroke Ready Hospital by the Arkansas Department of Health.
via KAIT83h agoMan sentenced to probation after plea in November 2025 assault case
A man arrested last November after he slapped a phone out of his wife’s hands then grabbed her by the throat has been sentenced.
A man arrested last November after he slapped a phone out of his wife’s hands then grabbed her by the throat has been sentenced.
via KAIT83h agoParagould man gets probation for high-speed chase through residential neighborhood
A Paragould man received three years of supervised probation after he pleaded guilty to leading police on a high-speed chase through a residential neighborhood.
A Paragould man received three years of supervised probation after he pleaded guilty to leading police on a high-speed chase through a residential neighborhood.
via KAIT84h agoArkansas gas prices fall 9 cents to $3.71 a gallon
Arkansas gas prices fell this week as crude oil slid back to around $90 a barrel.
Arkansas gas prices fell this week as crude oil slid back to around $90 a barrel.
via KAIT84h agoParagould man accused of taking more than $100,000 from Ducks Unlimited
A Paragould man who served as volunteer state treasurer for Ducks Unlimited is accused of making more than $100,000 in unauthorized transactions, according to an arrest affidavit.
A Paragould man who served as volunteer state treasurer for Ducks Unlimited is accused of making more than $100,000 in unauthorized transactions, according to an arrest affidavit.
via KAIT85h agoArkansas State forward Kennedy Horn selected to All-SBC Women’s Soccer Team
Starting all 16 games and playing 1,130 minutes, Horn scored seven goals and two assists to lead the team with 16 points.
Starting all 16 games and playing 1,130 minutes, Horn scored seven goals and two assists to lead the team with 16 points.
via KAIT87h agoParagould man sentenced to probation in case involving 7-month-old’s bruising
A Paragould man has been sentenced to probation after an affidavit said he told the mother of a 7-month-old that he squeezed the infant’s face and head, causing bruising.
A Paragould man has been sentenced to probation after an affidavit said he told the mother of a 7-month-old that he squeezed the infant’s face and head, causing bruising.
via KAIT88h agoCheck your tickets: $30,000 Mega Millions winner sold in Northeast Arkansas
Check your lottery tickets. You could be holding a winning Mega Millions ticket.
Check your lottery tickets. You could be holding a winning Mega Millions ticket.
via KAIT819h agoBono man accused of pointing gun at woman during disturbance
Police took a 37-year-old Bono man into custody after he allegedly pointed a gun at a woman and chased her during a disturbance, according to a probable cause affidavit.
Police took a 37-year-old Bono man into custody after he allegedly pointed a gun at a woman and chased her during a disturbance, according to a probable cause affidavit.
via KAIT820h agoCouple sues Jonesboro over denial of private-club permit
A Jonesboro couple is asking a court to overturn the city’s denial of an application to sell alcohol at a proposed steakhouse.
A Jonesboro couple is asking a court to overturn the city’s denial of an application to sell alcohol at a proposed steakhouse.
via KAIT822h agoMissouri Democrats break Republican supermajority, with largest House gain since 1974
Republicans have been the majority party in the Missouri House since the 2002 elections.
Republicans have been the majority party in the Missouri House since the 2002 elections.
via KAIT823h agoBlytheville couple donates $1.25M for family medicine residency at Great River Medical Center
A Blytheville native and his wife are donating $1.25 million to help launch a family medicine residency at Great River Medical Center.
A Blytheville native and his wife are donating $1.25 million to help launch a family medicine residency at Great River Medical Center.
via KAIT81d agoPolice investigate fatal shooting in south Jonesboro
Jonesboro police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting in south Jonesboro that left one person dead and one person injured.
Jonesboro police are investigating a Wednesday afternoon shooting in south Jonesboro that left one person dead and one person injured.
via KAIT81d agoTrump touts ballroom after GOP suffers historic midterm losses
President Donald Trump continued to insist Wednesday that his supporters have tremendous love for him, even as fellow Republicans blame his policies for the party’s midterm election losses.
President Donald Trump continued to insist Wednesday that his supporters have tremendous love for him, even as fellow Republicans blame his policies for the party’s midterm election losses.
via KAIT81d agoDeputies arrest naked Florida man accused of breaking into home
A Ring doorbell alert led a homeowner to discover a naked man inside his home, according to a probable cause affidavit.
A Ring doorbell alert led a homeowner to discover a naked man inside his home, according to a probable cause affidavit.
via KAIT81d agoJonesboro grandmother accused of assaulting daughter, grandson, after dispute
A 53-year-old Jonesboro grandmother faces four charges after police accused her of assaulting her daughter and infant grandson during a dispute, according to a probable cause affidavit.
A 53-year-old Jonesboro grandmother faces four charges after police accused her of assaulting her daughter and infant grandson during a dispute, according to a probable cause affidavit.
via KAIT81d agoNew SEC schedule is like continuous ‘car wrecks’ that could lead to a three-loss title contender
Getting through November will always be the toughest test.
Getting through November will always be the toughest test.
via KAIT823h agoSeveral races in northeast Arkansas head to Dec. 1 runoffs
Voters in four northeast Arkansas counties will decide nine races in runoffs Dec. 1, according to unofficial election results. The races include five mayoral contests and four city council contests.
Voters in four northeast Arkansas counties will decide nine races in runoffs Dec. 1, according to unofficial election results. The races include five mayoral contests and four city council contests.
via KAIT81d agoWhite River Wonderland returns to Batesville with modified footprint for 2026
Batesville’s annual White River Wonderland is returning for the 2026 holiday season, though visitors will notice a temporary change in scenery.
Batesville’s annual White River Wonderland is returning for the 2026 holiday season, though visitors will notice a temporary change in scenery.
via KAIT82d agoKim Hammer elected as Secretary of State, AP says
Republican Kim Hammer has been elected Secretary of State in Arkansas, according to the Associated Press.
Republican Kim Hammer has been elected Secretary of State in Arkansas, according to the Associated Press.
via KAIT82d agoArkansas voters decide on ballot issues
Arkansas approved three ballot measures, according to early unofficial election results from the Associated Press.
Arkansas approved three ballot measures, according to early unofficial election results from the Associated Press.
via KAIT82d agoJay Paul Woods re-elected as Trumann mayor
Incumbent Mayor Jay Paul Woods has been re-elected as Trumann’s mayor, according to early unofficial results.
Incumbent Mayor Jay Paul Woods has been re-elected as Trumann’s mayor, according to early unofficial results.
via KAIT82d agoMissouri voters reject Amendment 3, upholding reproductive rights and blocking proposed constitutional bans
Missouri voters have rejected Amendment 3, defeating a constitutional measure that sought to repeal the state’s voter-approved abortion protections and establish permanent constitutional bans on gender transition care for minors.
Missouri voters have rejected Amendment 3, defeating a constitutional measure that sought to repeal the state’s voter-approved abortion protections and establish permanent constitutional bans on gender transition care for minors.
via KAIT82d agoJosh Agee re-elected as Paragould mayor
Incumbent Josh Agee has been re-elected as Paragould’s mayor, according to early unofficial results.
Incumbent Josh Agee has been re-elected as Paragould’s mayor, according to early unofficial results.
via KAIT82d agoRusty McMillon re-elected as Greene County judge
Rusty McMillon has been re-elected the Greene County judge, according to early unofficial results.
Rusty McMillon has been re-elected the Greene County judge, according to early unofficial results.
via KAIT82d agoCraighead County voters approve consolidation of treasurer, tax collector’s office
Craighead County voters approved a measure that would consolidate the county treasurer and county tax collector’s offices.
Craighead County voters approved a measure that would consolidate the county treasurer and county tax collector’s offices.
via KAIT82d agoJonesboro City Council race headed to run-off
The race for Jonesboro City Council, Ward 5, Position 1, will be decided in a run-off election.
The race for Jonesboro City Council, Ward 5, Position 1, will be decided in a run-off election.
via KAIT823h agoJonesboro voters reject sales and use tax
Jonesboro voters rejected a 0.625% sales and use tax, according to unofficial election results.
Jonesboro voters rejected a 0.625% sales and use tax, according to unofficial election results.
via KAIT82d agoRandy Mills elected as Poinsett County judge
Randy Mills has been elected the Poinsett County judge, according to early unofficial results.
Randy Mills has been elected the Poinsett County judge, according to early unofficial results.
via KAIT82d agoCotton projected winner in bid for third Senate term
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton is projected to win re-election, according to the Associated Press.
U.S. Senator Tom Cotton is projected to win re-election, according to the Associated Press.
via KAIT82d agoRutledge wins re-election as Lt. Governor
The Associated Press projects Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge to win re-election.
The Associated Press projects Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge to win re-election.
via KAIT82d agoSteve Ditto elected as Hoxie mayor
Steve Ditto has been elected as Hoxie’s mayor, according to early unofficial results.
Steve Ditto has been elected as Hoxie’s mayor, according to early unofficial results.
via KAIT82d agoLawrence County voters reject road millage increase
Lawrence County voters rejected a road millage increase, according to unofficial election results.
Lawrence County voters rejected a road millage increase, according to unofficial election results.
via KAIT82d agoTony Waldrupe re-elected as Lawrence County sheriff
Incumbent Tony Waldrupe has been re-elected as Lawrence County’s sheriff, according to early unofficial results.
Incumbent Tony Waldrupe has been re-elected as Lawrence County’s sheriff, according to early unofficial results.
via KAIT82d agoRick Crawford wins re-election to U.S. House
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford will continue to represent Arkansas’ 1st Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
Incumbent U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford will continue to represent Arkansas’ 1st Congressional District, according to the Associated Press.
via KAIT82d agoTwo-vehicle crash with injuries blocking Hwy. 412
The crash occurred just west of County Road 718, according to Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder.
The crash occurred just west of County Road 718, according to Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder.
via KAIT82d agoSanders urges Arkansans to vote at Jonesboro rally
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders urged Arkansans to vote at a rally in Jonesboro ahead of Election Day.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders urged Arkansans to vote at a rally in Jonesboro ahead of Election Day.