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Community

Cites in Northeast Arkansas are using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act for projects in...

NEA Communities use ARPA funds for community projects

Updated: moments ago
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By Alejandra Hernández
Cites in Northeast Arkansas are using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act for projects in their communities.

Community

Parsonage chef John Myers returns to the kitchen after a bicycle accident with a deer.

Chef recounts bicycle accident with deer

Updated: 22 minutes ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
A relaxing bike ride turned into a not-so-relaxing ER trip.

News

Cars hit the road in the heat of summer to find that vacation spot, and law enforcement urges...

Police cracking down during 100 Deadly Days

Updated: 39 minutes ago
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By Jace Passmore
As more people crowd the streets, authorities prepare for the 100 Deadly Days of Summer.

Community

One of the volunteers putting food in the trunk of a car.

Food distribution site seeing high turnout

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Griffin DeMarrais
Throughout the world there are many people who don’t know where their next meal is coming from, and in northeast Arkansas that number seems to be rising.

Events

The 2023 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Competition returns this year on KAIT-ABC.

2023 Miss Arkansas to air on KAIT-ABC Saturday

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The 2023 Miss Arkansas Scholarship Competition returns this year on KAIT-ABC.

News

Voters approved a half-cent sales tax around seven years ago to build the city’s aquatic...

Pocahontas voters to see sales tax restructuring on August ballot

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:58 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
Voters approved a half-cent sales tax around seven years ago to build the city’s aquatic center, and with it nearly being paid off, the city wants to continue the sales tax to fund a different project.

News

The city of Blytheville says it is ready to meet the needs from the upcoming loss of the...

Blytheville ready to fill gap from Workforce Center loss

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:54 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
The city of Blytheville says it is ready to meet the needs from the upcoming loss of the Workforce Center. The Division of Workforce Services announced last month it was closing the office in Blytheville, among others, in a restructuring effort.

Community

The city of Blytheville is hosting a town hall on June 27 at The Ritz Civic Center to address...

City to host town hall to address needs

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
The city of Blytheville is hosting a town hall on June 27 at The Ritz Civic Center to address the needs of the community.

Business

The department said the chains were there when crews arrived for work on Monday morning,...

Stolen equipment returned to ArDOT construction site

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:03 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
The department said the chains were there when crews arrived for work on Monday morning, suspecting whoever stole them returned them.

News

Collins' crowning-moment after being announced as Miss New York 2023.

Nettleton alumna competing for Miss America crown

Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 8:17 AM CDT
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By Maddie Sexton
Nettleton alum Amelia Collins took the stage this past Sunday and won the title of Miss New York 2023. Now she's headed for the Miss America pageant.
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News

Blytheville Arkansas Workforce Center closing

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
The Arkansas Workforce Center location in Blytheville will soon close its doors. In a press release, the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services said it was restructuring the Workforce Centers across the state.

Health

Swimming safely as summer ramps up

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:08 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
As the temperatures get higher, more people will go for a swim to cool off.

Community

Mississippi County town host Community Roundtable

Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 3:44 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
One Mississippi County town will allow the community to have their questions answered.

Events

Arkansas hospitals celebrate cancer survivors

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 10:54 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
Cancer survivors across northeast Arkansas were celebrated in Jonesboro on Sunday. NEA Baptist and St. Bernards each held a celebration for cancer survivors on National Cancer Survivors Day.

Entertainment

Marybeth Byrd hosts meet and greet

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 2:29 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
Fans of Marybeth Byrd got a chance to meet and greet the former American Idol contestant on Saturday.

Community

LGBTQ+ community reacts to ruling on drag bill

Updated: Jun. 4, 2023 at 6:53 AM CDT
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By Sydney Gray
The LGBTQ+ community reacts after the decision from U.S. District Judge Thomas Parker ruling that public drag shows can continue in Shelby County.

News

Neighborhood clean up in North Jonesboro

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 10:40 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Fisher street community gathered together on Saturday, June 3 for a clean-up day.

Community

Non-profit wins court case in Tenn. ban on public drag shows

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 10:23 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
The nonprofit, LGBTQ+ theatre company Friends of George’s, has officially won its court case challenging Tennessee’s ban on public drag shows, on June 2.

Events

Carter County hosts 3rd annual food truck festival

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 6:38 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
On Saturday, June 3, the 3rd annual Current River Food Truck Festival took place at the Carter County courthouse in Van Buren, Missouri.

Events

Tinkerfaire works to tinker minds

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 6:37 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
Tinkerfaire was hosted at Arkansas State University Museum on Saturday. The event brings people of all ages to tinker with different experiments, hoping to inspire all kinds of minds.

News

Family engagement event held in Jonesboro

Updated: Jun. 3, 2023 at 5:50 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
People of Jonesboro gathered Saturday, June 3, for an event centered around family engagement.

Community

Pocket Park project underway in Mississippi County

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:45 PM CDT
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By Imani Williams
“We want to bring life to the downtown area," said an Osceola Main Street leader when describing the need for the park.

Community

Survey opens up conversation to help declining community

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:43 PM CDT
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By Imani Williams
The survey is for residents and those who don’t live in the area. It will be open for people to fill out until the end of June.

Community

Preparations begin for Mid-South Pride Fest Weekend

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 10:35 PM CDT
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By Action News 5 Staff
Preparations are underway for the start of Memphis Pride Fest Weekend, celebrating its 19th year.

News

Businesses compete in corporate olympics

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Some employees took stretching their legs in the office to the next level Friday

News

Radius Project helping the community

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:52 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Smiling faces were hard at work today in Jonesboro.

Entertainment

Hot air balloons to fly over Sikeston

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:36 PM CDT
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By Amber Ruch
Hot air balloons will fly over a southeast Missouri city in June.

News

Fulton County homicides leave residents disturbed

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 5:31 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
With two homicides in under two days in Fulton County, many residents are left disturbed.

News

Rattlesnakes making an appearance once again in northeast Arkansas

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 4:32 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
As the sun is coming out it is mating season for one animal that some homeowners are not too fond of stumbling across.

Community

Ticks becoming more active as temperatures rise

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 4:27 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
With the unofficial start of summer in the rear view mirror many people are getting out and about and there is one thing people sometimes forget to do at the end of the day, check for ticks.

News

Independence County announces sobriety check weekend

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 2:02 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Independence County Sheriff's Department's deputies will spend the weekend conducting sobriety checks throughout the county.

Events

WATCH: ‘Weekend Happenings’ with Chase Gage for June 2-4

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 1:03 PM CDT
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By Chase Gage
Each Friday at 11:30 a.m. on Roku, FireTV, and AppleTV, Good Morning Region 8 Anchor Chase Gage previews weekend happenings around our viewing area.

Events

Old Time Music holds Ozark Heritage Festival

Updated: Jun. 2, 2023 at 12:20 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Old Time Music is hosting the Ozark Heritage Festival on June 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Community

Years-long project making way to improve highway access

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT
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By Imani Williams
This project has been in the works for years to help alleviate traffic issues on a busy highway in Independence County.

Crime

Rash of stolen cars leave many with nowhere to go

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:54 PM CDT
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By Griffin DeMarrais
The holiday weekend brought out car thefts in high numbers, according to Jonesboro Police reports there have been 6 vehicles stolen since the weekend with the tally growing each day.

News

Cattle farmers worried as ground begins to dry out

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 4:47 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
Whether you’re a cattle farmer or a row crop farmer, the word drought is probably in the front of your mind.

Events

Sixteen local ladies ready to chase the Miss Arkansas crown

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 3:33 PM CDT
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By Maddie Sexton
The Miss Arkansas pageant is right around the corner, and 16 women from the Region 8 area will make their grand arrival at the State Capitol in Little Rock on Saturday, June 3

News

City of Blytheville begins VIN verifications

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 1:18 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The City of Blytheville will begin Vin verifications at the Blytheville Police Department.

Events

City of Wynne holds annual FarmFest

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 12:32 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The city of Wynne will hold its annual FarmFest event starting June 1 and going through June 3.

Events

Batesville Levitt Amp hosts concert series with singer Mark Taylor

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:59 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Batesville Levitt Amp is hosting its third night of the Concert Series on June 1, 2023

Events

BACC holds ribbon cutting ceremony for Planet Smoothie

Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 11:23 AM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The Batesville Area Chamber of Commerce plans to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Planet Smoothie.

GR8 Acts of Kindness

Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner is a game-changer

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 11:05 PM CDT
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By Diana Davis
Ed Baker has not only taught the game of basketball to hundreds of children in Region 8. He’s instilled faith and life lessons along the way.

Community

Joiner teens start summer off rejuvenating town

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 10:59 PM CDT
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By Alejandra Hernández
Teenagers in Joiner have answered the mayor’s call in “Rejuvenating Joiner”.

Community

Swim Center reopens door with nearly full staff

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 9:42 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
Summer break means vacations and swimming all day at the pool. For one central Arkansas pool, they’re happier than ever to be back open.

Oddities

Family recounts seeing SpaceX capsule

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 9:37 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
The SpaceX Dragon Freedom Capsule made its return to Earth, and many across Arkansas saw it streak across the night sky.

News

St. Bernards hosts job fair for those looking for a change

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 7:07 PM CDT
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By Jace Passmore
People searching for a new job came out to St. Bernards for their job fair.

Agriculture

Farming starting the pumps weeks early

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 6:57 PM CDT
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By Jace Passmore
Farmers are starting to irrigate both soybeans and rice weeks early.

News

Mission of Hope facing potential closure

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:40 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
Being a non-profit, the organization must be frugal in deciding on a new location, as money is tight.

News

Hardy Fire Department raises thousands during “Fill The Boot” campaign

Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 4:28 PM CDT
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By Hayden Savage
Hardy Fire Department stood at the town’s junction on Friday and Saturday, accepting donations for the department.

News

ASU-Newport to host summer manufacturing camp

Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:57 PM CDT
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By Region 8 Newsdesk
TekStarz Manufacturing Camp is open to all students who will be entering grades 6th through 10th in 2023.
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