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Hardy continues cleanup, prepares for second round of storms Hardy continues cleanup, prepares for second round of storms By Logan Whaley | May 3, 2021 at 6:55 PM CDT - Updated May 3 at 7:12 PM HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) - Just days removed from seeing flood damage, Hardy is preparing for round two of potential major storms Monday. County officials say they’re hoping for the best while preparing for the worst. Sharp County Office of Emergency Management Director Jeremy Langston said some of his severe weather concerns have eased as Monday has progressed. However, they’re still preparin...

NE Arkansas school districts reporting COVID-19 cases Majority of Ridgefield Christian faculty get COVID vaccine as phase 1B continues By Region 8 Newsdesk | September 8, 2020 at 1:10 PM CDT - Updated April 29 at 9:35 PM JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Just months after the start of a new school year, several Northeast Arkansas school districts have begun reporting positive COVID-19 cases among their students and faculty. As of Thursday, April 29, the following districts are reporting at least 5 active confirmed cases, according to the Arkansas Department of Health or have otherwise communicate...

Rising floodwaters impact multiple communities, hundreds affected Share on LinkedIn JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Early morning storms dumped flooding rains on parts of Northeast Arkansas, flooding rivers, closing roads, and even washing away a recreational vehicle. A campground manager reported to the National Weather Service Thursday morning that the Spring River in Hardy was out of its banks. They reported high water in River Bend and Loberg Parks. Rain also flooded the Hardy City RV Park Campground, washing away one RV. Nearby roads were shut down. Some people in nearby neighborhoods had to be...

NE Arkansas school districts reporting COVID-19 cases Majority of Ridgefield Christian faculty get COVID vaccine as phase 1B continues By Region 8 Newsdesk | September 8, 2020 at 1:10 PM CDT - Updated April 23 at 6:31 PM JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Just months after the start of a new school year, several Northeast Arkansas school districts have begun reporting positive COVID-19 cases among their students and faculty. As of Friday, April 23, the following districts are reporting at least 5 active confirmed cases, according to the Arkansas Department of Health or have otherwise communicated ...

Despite no active cases, Sharp Co. Jail still feeling COVID effects Despite no active cases, Sharp Co. Jail still feeling COVID effects By Logan Whaley | April 21, 2021 at 6:21 PM CDT - Updated April 21 at 7:44 PM SHARP COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - The Sharp County Jail has been fortunate throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, with only one positive test among inmates since last year. Despite this, they’re still feeling the effects of the pandemic. When COVID-19 hit, the jail hadn’t been built. With a new jail and multiple vaccine options, the department is still dealing with the COVID eff...