Blaise Taylor, the former NFL scout who was convicted of fatally poisoning his pregnant girlfriend in 2023, is set to be sentenced tomorrow in Nashville.

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library offering registration help ahead of November general election.

A list of current boil water orders and advisories in the Heartland.

Former President Joe Biden says his prostate cancer treatments are working and urges men to follow screening guidelines, especially those at higher risk.

Jonesboro hosts Valley View in our Game of the Week. FFN airs Friday at 10:15pm on K8, kait8.com, and on the K8 News app.

A Batesville man accused of pointing a gun at another driver’s head during a road rage incident is free on a $2,500 bond.

A man died in Waimānalo after a large tree trunk fell on him as Hurricane Lowell passed by the islands of Hawaii.

Investigators say the explosion was caused by a propane leak that was likely related to a grill being used at the party.

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A couple who were married for seven decades and died within hours of each other leave behind not only an example but also a way of life.

Citizens Bank is collecting NEW stuffed animals for the Children’s Hospital. You can drop them off at the Imboden Branch during the month of September. Also, if anyone crochets and wants to make hats to donate, they would be appreciated!

JONESBORO – The new Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation is officially opening at Arkansas State University. The facility provides state-of-the-art spaces for studio art and design. The new $25 million hall brings together students from Art + Design, Engineering and Computer Science to collaborate on creative, interdisciplinary projects.  Art + Design Department Chair Katherine […]

Cole Jarrett Walker, age 20 of Walnut Ridge was arrested on Tuesday September 8th and booked into the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center. Walker was booked on the charge of Possession Of Meth/Cocaine Walker is currently incarcerated in the CCSO Detention Center with a probable cause hearing set for today, September 9th 2026. Arrest […]

We are located in Pocahontas which is in Randolph County in Northeastern Arkansas. We list and sell a wide range of homes, farms, land, commercial and other real estate throughout the area. Our friendly real estate professionals know the area well and will work hard to help you find the property you need. Contact us […]

50 year old, Vickie Jean Barron of Williford was arrested and booked into the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center on Tuesday September 8th according to court documents. Barron was booked on a charge of Domestic Battery-3rd Degree Barron is currently incarcerated in the SCSO Detention Center with a District Court date set for November […]

Authorities in Baxter County say rural Mountain Home man drowned in Lake Nofork late Sunday night after falling off the back of a pontoon boat as it was pulling into a boat dock. Authorities identified the victim as 65-year-old Bryan Eugene Russell. Baxter County Sheriff’s Deputies were called to the 101 Boat Dock shortly after […]

At approximately 7:52 pm Monday, September 7th, Paragould Emergency Services dispatched an unknown problem call for service at Crowley’s Ridge State Park to deputies. While deputies were enroute, dispatchers were able to ascertain that a juvenile and an adult had been walking the trail near the swimming area when they jumped into the water. The […]

Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Weekly Arrest Report According to Chief Deputy Kevin “Bart” Simpson, the following individuals were incarcerated The Week of (8/31/2026-9/7/2026). James Baney, 48, of Ash Flat, was arrested for Hold for Other County/State. John Durbin, 42, of Cherokee Village, was arrested for Failure to Appear on No Tags, Failure to Yield, No […]

21 year old,William Rutledge was arrested in Sharp County on Monday September 7th 2026. Rutledge was booked on charges of: Leaving The Scene Of An Accident Possession Of A Controlled Substance-Sxh. VI Public Intoxication Rutledge is currently incarcerated in the Sharp County Sheriff’s Office Detention Center with a court date set for November 5th 2026. […]

The Lawrence County Historical Society will host its Annual Banquet on October 10th 2026 at 6pm. The event will be held at the Moody Room on the campus of Williams Baptist University More details to come, follow the Lawrence County Historical Society on Facebook for more updates…