Loose Caboose Festival returns to Paragould for 26th year
The Loose Caboose festival returned to Paragould this weekend for its 26th year, drawing thousands of people to downtown for rides, food and entertainment.
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Man accused of sexually abusing multiple children over several years
Man accused of sexually abusing multiple children over several years
61% of Randolph County foster children placed away from home communitiesAdvocates, foster families and comm...
61% of Randolph County foster children placed away from home communitiesAdvocates, foster families and community leaders gathered at the Lawrence and Randolph County courthouses to pray, unite and sign a pro...
Apple warns iPhone users to update their devices. Here’s why
Apple is urging iPhone and iPad users to update to its latest operating systems to keep their devices safe.
Traffic Alert: Railroad crossing to close for construction
A railroad crossing in Bay will be closed for several hours Wednesday.
Grizzlies’ Brandon Clarke dead at 29
Memphis Grizzlies forward/center Brandon Clarke is dead at the age of 29, Action News 5 sources confirm.
A-State student receives scholarship to study in Taiwan
One Arkansas State University student will spend her summer abroad after being awarded a Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship.
Jonesboro woman sentenced to 6 months in jail for fatal 2022 crash
A Jonesboro woman will spend six months in jail for running a stop sign and causing a fatal crash four years ago.
Investigators seize nearly 500 grams of meth in Marked Tree drug bust
A Marked Tree man faces multiple felony charges after investigators reported finding meth, crack cocaine and other drugs in his home.
Hannah Harper wins American Idol season 24
Hannah Harper has officially been named the next American Idol.
Missouri abortion bill advances in final days of legislative session
Missouri Republicans are advancing an abortion bill with five days remaining before the end of the state’s legislative session.
Crash shuts down highway
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - State Highway 18 is shut down after a crash near State Highway 312, the Arkansas Department of Transportation confirmed.
Batesville senior awarded K8 Arkansas State Scholarship
GMR8 Anchor Charles McCary surprised Greene County Tech senior Reagan Savage with a $10,000 scholarship.
MDC reports hunters took 45,475 birds during regular spring turkey season
Preliminary data from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) shows turkey hunters checked 45,475 birds during Missouri’s 2026 regular spring turkey season, April 20 through May 10.
Batesville School Board recommends firing superintendent
The Batesville School District Board of Education recommends firing Superintendent Ginni McDonald following an investigation into child abuse allegations at a preschool.
Jonesboro applying for $21 million federal grant to improve pedestrian safety near Ridge Athletic Center
The money would fund new sidewalks, pedestrian pathways, and turn lanes along Race Street and Caraway, near the Ridge Athletic Center that is under construction.
Arkansas State University begins restoring campus bell tower and clock
A crane has been set up on Arkansas State University’s campus as crews work to restore the university’s bell tower and clock.
Grieving mother finds 3.09 carat diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park
A Pennsylvania woman grieving the deaths of her son and father found a glimmer of hope in the form of a 3.09 carat white diamond during her visit to Crater of Diamonds State Park in April.
Man accused of assaulting ex-girlfriend after breaking into home
A 33-year-old Blytheville man faces several felony and misdemeanor charges after police say he broke into the home and assaulted his ex-girlfriend during a Mother’s Day party at her house, a probable-cause...
Man accused of kicking, spitting into officer’s face
A Jonesboro man faces an assault charge after police said he spat in an officer’s eye.
Trump says he will suspend federal gas tax to help address high fuel prices
President Donald Trump answered yes when asked if he would suspend the federal gas tax amid higher prices stemming from the war with Iran.
Ribbon cutting set for Southside School District’s multi-million-dollar expansion
The Southside School District will celebrate the completion of its new junior and senior high school additions Thursday morning.
Saturday night shooting leaves Blytheville woman injured, property damaged
Police are asking for the public's help identifying those responsible for a Saturday night incident that injured a woman and damaged property.
Seat belt safety campaign targets nighttime drivers
Arkansas law enforcement is joining the national Click It or Ticket campaign through May 31, with a focus on nighttime enforcement.