Record number of Americans expected to travel this Memorial Day despite high gas prices
AAA predicts a record 45 million Americans will travel this holiday weekend, even with gas prices at their highest in four years.
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Small earthquake recorded near Southside
The U.S. Geological Survey recorded a minor earthquake early Monday morning in Independence County.
Arkansas State veterinary college launches mobile ambulance for large animals
Arkansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine has launched a large animal ambulatory service to help horses, cattle, and sheep across Northeast Arkansas.
Piggott man killed in two-vehicle crash
A Piggott man died after a two-vehicle crash Friday evening on State Highway 119 and Clay 508, the Arkansas State Police said.
Crews respond to crash; medical helicopter called
Emergency crews are on the scene of a two-vehicle crash in Greene County.
1 killed, 1 seriously injured in Stoddard County, Mo. crash
An early morning crash in southeast Missouri on Saturday left one person dead, authorities say.
Women’s conference focuses on empowerment through shared stories
Several women attended the sixth annual Women’s Conference in Bay Saturday.
2,565 degrees awarded at Arkansas State commencement
2,565 degrees were conferred at Arkansas State University across two commencement ceremonies Saturday.
Families hope Governor keeps disability funding in Missouri budget
Missouri’s General Assembly passed a 2027 state budget that totals over $50 billion.
Greene County Rescue Squad establishes community endowment fund
The Greene County Rescue Squad is partnering with the Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County to establish the Greene County Rescue Squad Community Endowment.
Juvenile arrested in Bootheel homicide investigation
According to Sheriff Joey Higgerson, deputies responded to a home on Weeks Street in Lilbourn at 1:00 a.m., Friday morning.
‘Let my people go’: Tennessee lawmaker calls for Memphis to secede
A Tennessee lawmaker is calling on the city of Memphis to secede from the rest of the state.
Northeast Arkansas jails to lose mental health services as provider will not renew contract
Hundreds of inmates across Northeast Arkansas jails will lose access to mental health services after Arisa Health announced it will not submit to a new contract.
Sheriff’s office warns public of scam circulating
The Izard County Sheriff’s office took to social media to warn the public of a new scam to watch out for.
Arkansas AG Griffin joins multistate challenge to FDA abortion pill rule
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined 22 other state attorneys general in support of Louisiana’s challenge to a Biden-era Food and Drug Administration (FDA) rule that allows abortion pills to be...
Dollar General Literacy Foundation awards over $200,000 to Arkansas
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation (DGLF) awarded more than $200,000 in literacy grants to Arkansas nonprofit organizations, libraries and schools.
Rising gas prices force local florists to adjust Mother’s Day deliveries
With gas topping $4 per gallon statewide, local florists are working to keep Mother’s Day delivery costs from rising.
Pool experts say now is the time to get your backyard pool ready for summer
Summer is just around the corner, and pool experts say now is the time to get your backyard pool ready to swim.
McAlister’s Deli returns to Jonesboro
Coldwell Banker Village Communities announced on their Facebook page Friday the return of the popular sandwich shop.
Deputies arrest man accused of shooting another man in head
Ripley County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Doniphan man Thursday accused of shooting another man in the head.
A-State names new nursing dean ahead of Saturday’s commencement ceremonies
Arkansas State University named Dr. Stacy Walz as dean of its College of Nursing and Health Professions ahead of Saturday's Spring Commencement.
As Seen on TV: Scholarship Salute students from the Class of ’26
See the Scholarship Salute students as seen on-air on K8-ABC, K8-NBC, and the K8-CW channels.
Woman accused of fraudulently billing Medicaid for services to her own child
A West Memphis woman faces Medicaid fraud charges after authorities say she billed the state nearly $19,000 for personal care services provided to her own child.
State Fire Marshal to investigate fire at abandoned apartment complex in Poplar Bluff
Crews are battling a fire at a three-story building in Poplar Bluff.