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ASU warns Halter: Stop using 'Arkansas Promise'

Submitted by KAIT8 Web Staff on Wednesday, May 15th, 10:41 am

 

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Son of ex-Jonesboro Sun publisher dies in LA

Submitted by KAIT8 Web Staff on Wednesday, May 15th, 5:51 am

JONESBORO, AR (AP) - A former assistant publisher of The Jonesboro Sun - whose father was publisher of the long-time family-owned newspaper - has died at his home in Louisiana.

Emerson Funeral Home says John Edward "Ed" Troutt died Monday at his home in Slidell, LA, of lung cancer.

Troutt was the son of John Troutt Jr. and Greta Troutt of Jonesboro.

He's survived by his wife Helen, three children, his parents and one brother.

Funeral arrangements are under the director of Emerson Funeral Home of Jonesboro.

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NTSB: .08 BAC too high, recommend states lower the level

Submitted by KAIT8 Web Staff on Tuesday, May 14th, 9:46 pm

 

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Women considering BRCA gene testing after Jolie's surgery

Submitted by KAIT8 Web Staff on Tuesday, May 14th, 7:32 pm

JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) – Angelina Jolie announced that she recently
had a double mastectomy.

The actress says the preventive surgery came after learning
she has a BRCA 1 gene mutation that raised   her risk of developing breast cancer.

Jolie’s decision to get tested for the mutation has made
many women wonder if they should, too.

Before they do, a local doctor says there are a number of
facts to consider.  

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Preparations underway to welcome home the 1039th

Submitted by KAIT8 Web Staff on Tuesday, May 14th, 5:16 pm

MARKED TREE, AR (KAIT) – The 1039th Engineer Company of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 875th Engineer Battalion will arrive Wednesday at 12:45pm at the new Armed Force Reserve Center.

For Private First Class, Chad McCrary's family, they have prepared a welcome home celebration for his arrival.

"Just seeing his face, I just can't wait to see his face," said McCrary's Wife Candice McCrary. "I can't wait to see Masons face when he sees him."

Their two-year-old, Mason is excited for Dad to finally come home.

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Businesses win with millions at stake in 2 lotteries

Submitted by KAIT8 Web Staff on Tuesday, May 14th, 3:25 pm

PARAGOULD, AR (KAIT)- If you're feeling
lucky tonight, you might want to play the lottery. Mega Millions is at $170
million dollars for tonight's drawing and the Power ball is at $360 million for
tomorrow's drawing.

The Arkansas Lottery
commission encourages players to sign the back of the tickets and keep them in
a safe place because if your numbers match up, this is one ticket you don't
want to lose.

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Break in at doctor's office, customer records removed

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 1:12pm
Break in at doctor's office, customer records removed

Instead of stealing glasses, Jonesboro police say whoever broke into a local vision care office had their eyes on the customers’ personal records.

Around 11 p.m. Monday police responded to an alarm at Invision Eye Care, 2704 Alexander Dr.

A large rock was used to break out the glass front door, according to Officer Joe Robinson’s initial police report.

After clearing the business, Dr. Stacey Raines said the only things that appeared to be out of place were the personal files of their customers, according to the report.

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