Craighead County News

Henry is the daughter of the late Donald and Betty Rodgers of Black Oak and is a 1978 graduate of Monette High School.

Shake, Rattle and Roll was the name of the earthquake functional exercise conducted in parts of Arkansas on Wednesday.

Holt is the oldest living agriculture student, said Dr. David Agnew, associate professor of agricultural education.

Rocky Clements owns Christmas Tree Plantation in Craighead County and he said this has been a tough growing season.

Bob Blankenship of Monette has announced his intent to run for the upcoming Craighead County Quorum Court position.

Several roads in parts of Region 8 have been closed Saturday due to high waters.

The Monette City Council discussed grant and improvements, along with holiday bonuses and distribution of Act 833 monies, at the council meeting held Monday, Oct.

The Craighead County Community Foundation was presented a $10,000 check to start a hunger relief endowment Wednesday.

Rivers and streams were flooded all across the Region 8 viewing area Friday. In Craighead County, residents in Bono reported several homes flooded on Deborah Street.

U. S. News and World Report has recognized Marked Tree High School as one of it's "America's Best" high schools, for the third straight year.

A mass flu immunization clinic for Craighead County will take place Thursday, October 29 at the ASU football parking lot.

The Miracle Rodeo is a simulated rodeo for special needs students. ASU has been one of the biggest contributors of volunteers each year.

A groundbreaking celebration was held Friday, Oct. 16, for the Riverside School District's new junior and senior high school building, on Highway 18 in Lake City.

Wednesday Afternoon Update, here are the stories we're tracking this Wednesday afternoon.

The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation has moved it's normal Veterans observance to November 6 and 7. The vigil at the doughboy statue at the county courthouse will start at 11 am on November 6th.

Bit by bit, upgrading of U.S. 67-167 to interstate standards has pushed the high-speed four-lane further and further into northeast Arkansas.

The 2009 Farm and Home Safety Expo kicked off Wednesday morning at the Craighead County Fairgrounds.

Officials with the Craighead County Highway Department Tuesday told Region 8 News it discovered approximately 50 road signs in a ditch off Craighead County Road 425 Monday afternoon.

This week on Crimestoppers we need your help. Two thieves broke into a Craighead County convenience store.

For much of Arkansas' rice crop, it's been a difficult year. In mid-September persistent rains continued, hampering harvest and flooding low-lying fields.