Jace Passmore
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Storm shelters look to make schools safer
In Trumann, tornado safety is a top priority for the district after the damage the city saw on December 10, 2021. → Read More
Report: Blytheville sees drop in crime since 2012
While Blytheville is a city known for crime, recent data has shown a downward trend on the streets. → Read More
False alarm calls on the rise in Blytheville
The city of Blytheville is seeing an issue of high false alarm calls from citizens. → Read More
More Sky Cops planned for Blytheville
The city of Blytheville is hoping to have more eyes in the sky to better fit the needs of the community. → Read More
Research team examining trends amid severe weather
With severe weather expected for Northeast Arkansas, one group is making sure it learns from this upcoming system. → Read More
Police boost presence following crash involving kid on bike
Jonesboro police are putting their foot down after a string of crashes in one area has residents concerned → Read More
City of Paragould prepares for flooding
Ditches across Paragould were low ahead of the heavy rainfall predicted to move in on Wednesday. The city of Paragould used this time to clean out its ditches and drains to prevent flooding. → Read More
Ice causes more damage to your roof than you think
Ice can get trapped in your roof valley, this is where the roof meets and forms a trough. → Read More
Ice storm keeping body shops, insurance companies busy
With the recent icy conditions in Northeast Arkansas, auto repair shops are being kept busy. → Read More
Charity steps up to help those left in the cold dark
One Northeast Arkansas charity is stepping up to keep residents warm should their power go out. → Read More
Library employees receive a raise
The Jonesboro Public Library is giving its employees a hefty pay boost even after a millage cut was voted on and passed in the November election. → Read More
City of Jonesboro prepares to prevent potholes
Roads across Jonesboro are getting some minor upgrades that could prevent future problems. → Read More
Arkansas ranks 5th among states for lightning activity
Although lightning is something we deal with every year, one state has a shocking situation on its hands. → Read More
City prepares for the impending winter weather
Homeless citizens are looking for a warm place to stay during the cold spell, but the city is not accommodating them unless need be. Despite multiple other communities opening warming shelters for their displaced residents. → Read More
Arkansas sees a rise in hate crimes
Hate crimes are on the rise. Leaving many that consider themselves minorities fearing for their lives. Some are too scared to go to a restaurant or simply pick up groceries. → Read More
Arkansas sees a rise in hate crimes
Hate crimes are on the rise. Leaving many that consider themselves minorities fearing for their lives. Some are too scared to go to a restaurant or simply pick up groceries. → Read More
Towns recovering nearly one year after Dec. 10 tornado
Where the rubble of the Monette Manor once was, is now a new foundation and walls. This progress makes many around Monette excited for the small town’s future. → Read More
Community in mourning after the deaths of two first responders
A police officer and firefighter was laid to rest while funeral arrangements are made for another. Flags are at half-staff across Kennett as the community and multiple departments are in mourning. → Read More
Church spreads Christmas cheer with free gas
PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - The Christmas season is about giving, and what better to give than gas? Central Baptist Church in Paragould decided to give back to the community. Church volunteers manned the pumps as hundreds line the streets to fill their tanks. The church pre-paid $25 to every pump for over two hours. “We serve the community in ways across the community and we know with inflation and… → Read More
Fourth annual Joy Fest kicks off
Christmas joy is in full swing this weekend. The fourth annual Joy Fest has kicked off in downtown Jonesboro. → Read More