Matthew Schwartz
Region 8 News
Jonesboro, AR, United States
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Mountain Home Twin Lakers hopeful to make TBT debut
Team will find out Monday if they make the 64 team field → Read More
Carter & Pascoe wrap up NCAA Outdoor Track & Field championships
Both also earn All-American honors for their seasons → Read More
Hogs beat Oral Roberts to advance to Elite 8
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The chants of Arkansas’ fans echoed from the concourse long after the players had cleared the floor. It’s not quite “40 Minutes of Hell,” but the Razorbacks are back. Davonte Davis hit a short jumper with 2.9 seconds left, and Arkansas advanced to the Elite Eight for the first time in 26 years with a 72-70 win over Oral Roberts in the South Region semifinals Saturday night.… → Read More
Jonesboro boys & girls win Saturday to sweep 5A State Basketball Championships
The Hurricane beat Maumelle 58-56, the Lady Hurricane beat West Memphis 47-39 to win their 3rd state title in the last 6 years → Read More
Comeback not enough for A-State men against Louisiana
Red Wolves return home next weekend against UT-Arlington → Read More
A-State men power past ULM for 2nd straight win
Red Wolves score their most points in a conference game since 2005 → Read More
A-State drops third straight in road loss against Louisiana
Red Wolves move to 3-5 overall and 1-4 in Sun Belt play → Read More
Jonesboro church gives away car for Father’s Day
A Jonesboro church gave away a vehicle to one member of their congregation on Father's Day. → Read More
Former A-State professor receives surprise birthday parade
A longtime Arkansas State professor was given a birthday surprise Saturday that he’s likely never to forget. → Read More
Jonesboro area church gives away free meals
A local church is continuing the kindness shown by many others over the last several weeks. → Read More
JHS superfan gets suprise birthday present
A Jonesboro high school super fan received a heartwarming surprise gift for his birthday Monday. → Read More
Brookland throws parade to celebrate boy finishing chemo
The town of Brookland came together Sunday evening to celebrate one of their own. → Read More
Arkansas State WR Kirk Merritt agrees to undrafted free agent deal with the Miami Dolphins
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Another Arkansas State wide receiver is on the move. All-Sun Belt 1st Team performer Kirk Merritt has agreed to an undrafted free agent deal with the Miami Dolphins. The transfer from Oregon had 70 receptions for 806 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2019. He finished his career with 158 catches 1,927 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. → Read More
Arkansas State WR Omar Bayless signs undrafted free agent deal with Carolina Panthers
Bayless finished his career with 176 receptions and 26 touchdowns → Read More
Arkansas State eSports competes in first eSports Conference
The event was originally scheduled to have people in person to compete, but was reformatted due to COVID-19. → Read More
Professor of finance explains best way to use stimulus check money
A lot of people received stimulus checks this week, but what’s the best way to use that money? → Read More
NEA Board of Realtors offers help with rent or mortgages
The Northeast Arkansas Board of Realtors will host an event Wednesday to aid those hurt by the recent tornado that hit Jonesboro. → Read More
Business owner near Camfil recounts tornado event
One Nettleton Avenue business owner near Camfil recounts his experience with the tornado Saturday. → Read More
A-State men drop nail-biter to Little Rock 81-78
Red Wolves Raw: Jerry Johnson Jr. & Marquis Eaton post Little Rock loss JONESBORO, Ark. (2/22/20) – The Arkansas State men’s basketball team got a career-high 27 points from junior guard Marquis Eaton, but Little Rock escaped with a narrow 81-78 victory Saturday night at First National Bank Arena in a Sun Belt Conference matchup that featured 13 ties and 20 lead changes. Joined by freshman… → Read More
A-State men fall at Little Rock
Red Wolves Raw: Mike Balado, Marquis Eaton & Caleb Fields after Little Rock loss LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (2/8/20) – Despite trailing by 11 at halftime, the Arkansas State men’s basketball team rallied back to tie the game late before coming up short in a 90-87 setback at Little Rock Saturday. Marquis Eaton led A-State (15-10, 7-7 Sun Belt) with a game-high 25 points and five assists while Caleb… → Read More