Daisha Dear
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Batesville looking at new road project
The City of Batesville is on a mission to eliminate a traffic jam issue on one of their city streets. In the early mornings, also around noon and the 5 o'clock hour, Mayor Rick Elumbaugh said they'... → Read More
Newport discuss tobacco-free parks
The city of Newport held a council meeting to discuss an ordinance to make certain areas of town tobacco free. → Read More
Newport schools approved for free meals
The Newport Special School District is pleased to announce that the district will take part in the Community Eligibility Provision for the upcoming school year. → Read More
City asks for donations to keep community center open
The City of Wynne is on a mission to keep their community center open. → Read More
Marked Tree hires first ever female officer
The Marked Tree Police Department welcomed a new patrol officer. → Read More
Foster care group in need of volunteers
The CALL in Independence County is currently seeking more volunteers. → Read More
ANC brings new facility to main campus
Arkansas Northeastern College is working on a project to build a new facility on their main campus. → Read More
District deals with sexual abuse cases
Three reports have been filed in the Jonesboro area in the last few weeks regarding a child sexually assaulting another child. → Read More
City puts finishing touches on Portfest
Portfest is just two days away and the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce has been on a mission to relocate this year's festival to downtown Newport. → Read More
Family donates property for new park
One family is donating some land to help the city of Pleasant Plains bring in a new park. → Read More
City gives back with community garden
Main Street Batesville is taking on a new project to give back to the community. → Read More
Deputy honored for assisting hospital shooting
A Cross County Deputy is being honored for responding immediately to a shooting incident that happened at a hospital in Wynne. → Read More
City dedicates park to veterans
The city of Monette honored thousands of veterans with a Veterans Park dedication on Memorial Day. → Read More
Jonesboro honors sacrifice with Memorial Day ceremony
The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation held a special ceremony in front of the courthouse in Jonesboro on Memorial Day. → Read More
Leachville decides on mayor pro-temp, sets meeting to discuss sp
The city of Leachville is currently in the process of deciding how to move forward after the passing of their mayor. → Read More
City mourns loss of mayor
LEACHVILLE, AR (KAIT) - The city of Leachville is mourning the loss of one of its leaders. Mayor Ralph Wells passed away early Friday morning. According to Moba Lee Miller, close family friend, Wells was being treated for cancer and had been in and out of the hospital three times these past few months. Miller said tests revealed Wells had double pneumonia and doctors were treating him. “They had… → Read More
Special election set for Leachville mayor
Leachville voters will head to the polls later this year to decide who will serve as mayor in the Mississippi County town. → Read More
Pit bull owners upset with ordinance
A new ordinance passed in Caraway would get rid of what the city deems as vicious animals. → Read More
City partners with group to build Bed and Breakfast homes
The city of Dyess is partnering with Little Custom Homes to bring in more places for visitors to stay. → Read More
Blytheville police cracks down on 2-way stop accidents
The Blytheville Police Department is making it their mission to minimize the number of accidents happening at two-way stops. → Read More