Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased https://www.kait8.com/2025/11/22/supreme-court-blocks-order-that-found-texas-congressional-map-is-likely-racially-biased/ 

Travelers who still don’t have a REAL ID and want to fly could soon have to pay a fee to pass through airport checkpoints.

Verizon is laying off more than 13,000 employees in mass job reductions that arrive as the telecommunications giant says it must “reorient” its entire company.

Scores & highlights from Round 2 of state playoffs >> https://www.kait8.com/page/football-friday-night-scores-and-video-replays/ 

Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025

A couple in Missouri has a new story to share during the holidays after their baby was delivered in a Buc-ee’s parking lot.

A Greene County man will spend over 20 years in prison for multiple sex offenses.  

A St. Louis County police officer shot and killed a man wielding a knife at the St. Louis Lambert International Airport Friday, according to authorities.

The mother of the cheerleader who was found dead on the Carnival cruise says she learned about her daughter’s death through Google.

Eli Marshall Kelley, 19, of Jonesboro, was arrested Nov. 19, 2025, after posting a threatening video on Instagram.

Arkansas State University has received a grant for just over $600,000 from the Institute of Museum and Library Services to study reptile immune systems.

City leaders are working to create a Comprehensive Growth Plan as Jonesboro continues to grow toward 100,000 people.

AAA is predicting 82 million people will travel 50 or more miles to their destinations for Thanksgiving.

Nursing has been excluded as a “professional degree” by the Trump administration as the Department of Education prepares to make massive cuts to providing student loans.

Archaeologists have identified more than a dozen ancient canoes that Indigenous people apparently left behind in a sort of prehistoric parking lot along a Wisconsin lakeshore.

The Arkansas Department of Transportation hosted its second public meeting about the proposed connector between Highways 49 and 351 in Jonesboro.

First responders are currently on the scene of a head-on collision between two vehicles in Jonesboro.

A Memphis woman is facing multiple charges in connection with the death of a 3-year-old child.

A man convicted of raping and fatally beating his manager at a Florida convenience store in 1988 was put to death Thursday evening in the state’s 17th execution this year.

A recent lift station failure on Jefferson Street left some residents unable to flush, highlighting a recurring sewer problem that has affected the community for years.

A two-vehicle crash has caused a lane closure in Jonesboro.

The city of Monette’s new fire department is about 75 percent complete.

Delivery orders for this year’s Community Thanksgiving Meal at St. Bernards auditorium have reached capacity a week before the event.

The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree Program in Jonesboro needs around 50 more sponsors for children as the holidays approach.

The cost of car insurance can vary greatly depending on location, amount of coverage needed, and other factors – but the most important thing for drivers is to make sure they are covered for what they need.

Woman and her child hospitalized after attack by group of elementary school kids https://www.kait8.com/2025/11/20/woman-her-child-hospitalized-after-attack-by-group-elementary-school-kids/ 

Supporters say the Ten Commandments’ teachings are a cornerstone of American law

Meteorologist Kristina Balentine is tracking the fog and rain.

What’s next now that Trump has signed bill releasing the Epstein files? https://www.kait8.com/2025/11/19/whats-next-once-trump-signs-bill-releasing-epstein-files/ 

Help KAIT News make Christmas a little more magical for children this year with the Magical Toy Drive.

It was a big night for Ella Langley and Riley Green.

Larry Summers takes leave from teaching at Harvard after release of Epstein emails https://www.kait8.com/2025/11/20/larry-summers-takes-leave-teaching-harvard-after-release-epstein-emails/ 

Police said the man fled at speeds over 100 miles per hour and narrowly missed hitting a truck.

An Oklahoma man faces felony charges in Jonesboro after police say he stole his boss’s personal truck and crashed it while driving drunk, despite having access to four company vehicles.

A Jonesboro woman is in custody after police say she threatened someone protected under a no-contact order.

#breaking: Trump signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein case files https://www.kait8.com/2025/11/20/trump-signs-bill-release-jeffrey-epstein-case-files/ 

The victim reported numerous items missing, including clothing, two PlayStation systems, a laptop, a cell phone, a wedding ring, and others.

A 61-year-old’s history of drunk driving caught up with her Saturday when Jonesboro police arrested the woman for her fourth DWI offense.

Crews are responding to a crash on U.S. 412 and MO-NN just east of Kennett, Missouri.

Less than 5% of potential voters cast their votes in the special election.

USPS OPERATION SANTA: Adopt letters to Santa and help make the holidays brighter for children and families across the country. Here's how>> https://www.kait8.com/2025/11/19/usps-operation-santa-now-open-letter-adoption/

Ridge Athletic Center construction continues on schedule in Jonesboro https://www.kait8.com/2025/11/20/ridge-athletic-center-construction-progresses-jonesboro/

One person may have been injured in the crash.

An official said a vehicle was on fire and one person injured at the scene.

After more than two years of work and weather-related delays, the lake is finally open to the public.

Medicare open enrollment is underway, and advocates say now’s the best time to review coverage.

Superintendent Lance Arbuckle said the results were disappointing, but the district will explore other options.

Amazon sending out payments to customers in $2.5B settlement over Prime subscriptions https://www.kait8.com/2025/11/19/amazon-sending-out-payments-customers-25b-settlement-over-prime-subscriptions/

Police say the woman used the stolen money at Walmart, McDonalds, Rent One, Discount Auto, and Craighead Electric.

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers quits OpenAI board after release of Epstein emails >>> https://www.kait8.com/2025/11/19/former-treasury-secretary-larry-summers-quits-openai-board-after-release-epstein-emails/