Cross Co. Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 16

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Thursday, May 16th, 2013, 8:45am

Cross Co. Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 16

Inmates booked into the Cross County Detention Center within the last 24 hours:

Sierra N. Nauden, 25, Wynne. Charges: 2 counts of endangering the welfare of a minor in the first degree. Booking date: May 15 at 6:43 p.m.

Justin A. Scott, 26, Wynne. Charges: Failure to pay fine. Booking date: May 15 at 12:17 p.m.

Lashonda R. Walls, 36, Clarendon. Charges: Failure to pay fine. Booking date: May 15 at 11:04 a.m.

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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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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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ASP urges everyone to "Click It or Ticket" this Memorial Day

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 11:54am

ASP urges everyone to "Click It or Ticket" this Memorial Day

The Memorial Day holiday weekend is less than two weeks away.

Whether you’re headed to the lake or just across town, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office urges you to buckle up.

Beginning Monday, May 20, state, county and city law enforcement officers will be cracking down on motorists who are not using seat belts as part of the national “Click It or Ticket” campaign.

Colonel Stan Witt, director of the ASP and Governor’s Highway Safety representative, urges everyone to “buckle up on every trip, every time, both day and night—no excuses.”

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Dollar General hosting career fair

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 8:32am

Dollar General needs 10,000 new employees.

To fill that tall order, the company will host a career fair this Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Dollar General store located at 2118 S. Caraway.

Dollar General representatives will be available to discuss opportunities, receive resumes and discuss long-term opportunities with candidates.

The event is one of about 170 nationwide career fairs Dollar General will be hosting on Saturday. For a complete list, click here.

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Mike Dollins "Cruizing" to Bluesday Tuesday

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Tuesday, May 14th, 2013, 6:00am

For tonight's Bluesday Tuesday concert in Newport, KASU Radio brings back Mike Dollins and the Cruize Brothers.

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Newport Country Club, 703 Walker Dr., and is free to the public. KASU will pass the hat for the band.

According to an email from Regina Bowman of Arkansas State University:

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Amateur cooks invited to get their grill on at Festival on the Ridge

Submitted by Patricia D. Davis, Community Web Producer

Monday, May 13th, 2013, 12:41pm

Amateur cooks invited to get their grill on at Festival on the Ridge

This year’s Festival on the Ridge should be smoking hot.

For the first time ever, the festival will hold a bar-be-cue contest Friday, May 31, through Saturday, June 1, in downtown Harrisburg.

The contest is open to amateur cooks only.

Entry fees are $100 for one category, $150 for two categories. Cash prizes will be awarded for each category: $300 for 1st place, $200 for 2nd place and $100 for 3rd place.

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