Carlyle Coppins

A search is underway on the Mississippi River after a boat capsized Sunday night near Sans Souci Landing and was pulled under a barge, killing one person.

A local community garden is helping residents get fresh fruits and vegetables for free as grocery prices — especially produce — continue to rise.

Some counties across Region 8 are lifting their burn bans following recent rain and a drop in temperatures, but the ban remains in effect for much of the region, including Craighead County.

The midterm election is 35 days away, and turnout in Dunklin County has remained well below the state average. Officials are working to get more people to the polls.

When someone dials 911, firefighters are often the first to arrive, even when there is no fire. Firefighter Kane Gearhart said the Jonesboro Fire Department has evolved into what the department calls community crisis care.

The Northeast Arkansas Humane Society is slashing adoption fees as part of an effort to empty its shelters.

As a parent or teacher, keeping children safe is the top priority. But today’s drugs don’t always look like drugs — they can look like everyday school supplies.

Mayor Joe Harris Jr. says crime is down in Osceola, citing violent crimes reported to police and what he sees in the community. But the Osceola Police Department’s overall reported-crime totals show it rose for two years before falling in 2025.

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas' ongoing drought could leave popular duck hunting spots dry when the season opens. At Stan Jones Mallard Lodge in Walnut Ridge, experts say low water levels — and less food — could affect where ducks gather this winter.

October is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month, and one Osceola mother is making a major difference in her community by shedding light on the topic.