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Region 8 company expanding thanks to investment Governor Jay Nixon announced on Friday that Noranda Aluminum will expand thanks to a $38 million investment.

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Arkansas Dept. of Health confirms 3 cases of... The Arkansas Department of Health has recorded the first 3 case of the West Nile Virus infection in the state for 2010.

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Hardy holding firm for tourism dollars On Labor Day weekend many travelers are hitting the road North to the hills and lakes, which is welcome news for Arkansas tourism officials since tourism is down this year.

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Rice month kicks off with rice tasting in Region 8 September is rice month a Regions Bank kicked it off with the Women's Committee of the Craighead County Farm Bureau with a number of tasty dishes!

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Region 8 sheriff gets new rifles, gift from... A campaign to buy new weapons for Mississippi County deputies has raised enough money to by 20 brand-new Panther A2 rifles.

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Missouri men accused of torching police cars Two eastern Missouri men have been indicted on arson charges for allegedly setting fire to three police cars and a stolen pickup truck.

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USDA seeks dismissal from Region 8 schools lawsuit The federal government wants a judge to dismiss the U.S. Department of Agriculture as an involuntary plaintiff in a lawsuit filed by supporters of a northeast Arkansas school district that's been consolidated with a neighboring district.

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Three arrested at home in Region 8 The investigating officers found a laptop recently reported stolen from a local business, a quantity of Methamphetamine and Marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and firearms says the press release.

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Suspicious fire under investigation in Region 8 A woman and her two children did live in the house on, but none of them were home when the fire began.

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Service set for 3 killed in AR helicopter crash According to Air Evac Lifeteam, the service for pilot Kenneth Robertson, flight nurse Kenneth Meyer, Jr., and flight paramedic Gayla Gregory will be held at 1 p.m. at The Church Alive in Conway.

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Poinsett Co man charged with murder due in court According to the Poinsett County Prosecutor's Office, Tommy Spray had a mental evaluation ordered and is on the court docket for September 22.

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Repair work at Cape Girardeau floodwall delayed The Southeast Missourian says the project includes replacing a sagging portion of the wall, replacing drains and adding more rock to prevent erosion.

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Man admits buying pills as meth precursor Authorities say he sold boxes of pills containing pseudoephedrine knowing they would be used to
manufacture meth.

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AR teens arrested after infant son injured Authorities say the 5-week-old baby suffered multiple skull fractures, broken ribs and other broken bones.

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Discrimination lawsuit at TV station settled The lawsuit claimed all three were either pulled from anchor spots or had their schedules changed, partly because they are women older than 40.

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Bone drugs may raise risk of throat cancer In the new study, British researchers looked at nearly 3,000 people with esophageal cancer and matched each one to five similar people who didn't have the disease.

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Goat as mascot? Push under way in Mexico, MO The goat was spotted numerous times in Mexico between Aug. 21 and its capture earlier this week. A Facebook fan page for the itinerant animal includes more than 8,000 followers.

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MO gov. taking float trip to promote tourism The governor planned to give a brief speech about the state's outdoor beauty before putting in Friday afternoon at The Landing in the southeast Missouri town of Van Buren.

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Army Corps urges safety on its lakes over holiday The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers says there have been 10 water-related deaths on 6 of its 18 lakes in Iowa and Missouri.

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Region 8 city working to prepare city, people... Jonesboro's E 911 director says it's better to have plan in place and not have to use it, rather than not have one and need it.

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Record summer heat setting other records This summer was the second hottest in Jonesboro, tying with the summer of 1954. With air conditioners running almost constantly, that led to record setting energy consumption.

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New center to open in Blytheville to help... In Blytheville the Haven of Northeast Arkansas offers safe shelter for victims, and now a new facility will be opening to offer education and a chance to rebuild dreams.

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More expected on the road for Labor Day Millions across the country are expected to hit the road for the Labor Day weekend. Many in Region 8 say they do plan to travel, but some are vacationing close to home.

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Blood donors honored by Red Cross The Red Cross gives back to Region 8 residents who have been giving a lot.

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Free Prostate Cancer Screenings Prostate Cancer is one of the most common cancers in American men. Doctors say early detection is the key in fighting the deadly disease.

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Family Council discouraging lottery vending... The Family Council has sent letters to several retail chains with stores in Arkansas in an attempt to discourage them from allowing lottery-ticket vending machines in their stores.

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Rice mill worker who was buried in rice dies The Stuttgart Daily Leader reports that when firefighters arrived at the mill about 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, workers were trying to dig 41-year-old Monique A. Harper out of the grain.

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Officials: Inmate fatally stabbed at Arkansas... Prison officials say an inmate is dead at the state's maximum security prison after he was apparently stabbed by another inmate serving five life sentences for murder.

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19-year-old arrested for fugitive warrants According to a Caruthersville Police Department press release, Cobbs was arrested on fugitive warrants through the Pemiscot County Sheriff's Office

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MO revenues up slightly in August; down for year Figures released Thursday by the state Office of Administration show net general revenues rose in August by three-quarters of a percentage point compared to August 2009.

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AR revenues come in ahead of forecast, last year The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration reported Thursday that the state's net available revenues were $18 million more in August than forecast.

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Possible new use for old Chrysler plant St. Louis County Economic Council CEO Denny Coleman said Wednesday that the potential buyers have submitted an offer to buy the sprawling property along Interstate 44.

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Drury University loans bikes to students The program at Drury University is paid for by a $20 fee that students at the Springfield school agreed to pay in 2009. The fee raised $32,000 last school year.

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Arkansas woman pleads not guilty in child's death Police say Drain killed Dominick Doss on July 18 by slamming him against a floor. An arrest report says Drain admitted slapping the boy and swinging him by his ankles - hitting his head against the
floor - because he wouldn't stop crying.

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Jury finds Sherwood officers used excessive force The lawsuit arose from Burrell's arrest in October 2005 by the two officers who were investigating a domestic disturbance at Burrell's home.

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De Queen loses 2nd factory to Nashville, AR The Texarkana Gazette reports that Engineering Products Industries announced Wednesday that it would move into an industrial building about 30 miles away in Nashville and bring with it about 200 jobs.

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AR jailer fired, hit allegedly pregnant inmate Thompson told detectives King threw her against a wall and hit her in the head and stomach after she swatted his hand. An affidavit says King admitted hitting Thompson after she hit him in the face and used a racial slur.

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MU researchers tracking woodpecker movements The team hopes to discover more about what happens when birds move from where they hatched to where they will breed.

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Services scheduled for Missouri soldier Army Staff Sgt. James Ide of De Soto was 1 of 7 U.S. troops killed in weekend attacks. He died of wounds sustained in an insurgent attack at Hyderabad, Afghanistan.

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Brenda Talent joins Show-Me Institute The Show-Me Institute says it has hired Brenda Talent as its executive director. The St. Louis-based research organization promotes public policies that advance free-market principles.

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Fired aide to ex-MO gov runs for gov's dad's seat Voters there have overwhelmingly supported outgoing Republican U.S. Rep. Roy Blunt for more than a decade. Roy Blunt is running for Senate.

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Preventing bites, attacks by stray animals Experts say education is key when it comes to learning how to avoid being attacked or bitten by a stray animal.

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More class time for Nettleton students One Region 8 school has increased the number of class periods students attend everyday.

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Craighead Co. Sheriff Deputies save mans life... Every year countless lives are saved during a life-threatening event because somebody knew C-P-R.

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Gas smokers could explode, voluntary recall issued The Consumer Product Safety Commission along with Char-Broil issued a voluntary recall of the Vertical Gas Smoker sold at Walmart and other retailers from March 2008 through June 2010.

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Horses found dead near Goobertown GOOBERTOWN, AR (KAIT) – On Wednesday afternoon, Craighead County Sheriff's deputies dis 00001D13 covered two horses dead near Goobertown. The horses were found in a field off Craighead County Road 793. Wannda

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Pit Bull owner appears in Jonesboro courtroom The owner of a pit bull that attacked and killed a Chihuahua in Jonesboro appeared in court Wednesday.

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NTSB prober: 'Copter apparently came apart in air A federal investigator says the helicopter ambulance that crashed in Van Buren County left a trail of parts for about a mile before it hit the ground near a mobile home, killing the three crew members aboard.

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Flag damaged on 9/11 on display at Arkansas... A 30-foot American flag that was nearly destroyed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is making the rounds in Arkansas, where military members and first responders are being honored for their service.

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Senior citizens are getting informed St. Bernard's Senior Life Center held an educational program for seniors explaining exams and procedures.

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Arkansas Governor says state's finances looking... Gov. Mike Beebe says the state's financial picture is looking up.

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Missouri AG creates task force on domestic... Attorney General Chris Koster has created a task force to recommend changes to Missouri's laws against domestic violence.

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Judge allows KKK suit against Missouri to proceed A federal judge in St. Louis has rejected a state request to dismiss the lawsuit filed by a Ku Klux Klan group.

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Region 8 assisted living center to get $99,000... Arkansans in Congress say an assisted living center being built in Paragould will get a $99,000 federal grant.

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5-year-old allegedly raped by teenager Memphis Sexual Assault Center exams show that evidence taken from the girl does match what she alleges happened.

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Kentucky man arrested in alleged rape According to Paragould Police Department Captain Greg Trout, the 14-year-old girl reported that Kenneth Wayne Boling, 25, of Kentucky had forced himself on her two or three weeks prior.

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Military social security cards & other papers... It was an identity thi 00004000 ef's dream. Original birth certificates, social security cards and high school diplomas all found in a dumpster.

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Kidnapper escaped courthouse in Little Rock Minden says a security officer started unlocking Jones' handcuffs when Jones took off down a set of stairs and out of the courthouse toward the Arkansas River.

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Lehman, Wachovia CEOs coming before panel Federal bank regulators also are appearing before the commission, established by Congress to investigate the financial meltdown that plunged the economy into the most severe recession
since the 1930s.

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MO man gets 12-plus years in mortgage fraud case Miller pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in Kansas City, KS, to one count of conspiracy to commit mortgage fraud, one count of wire fraud, one count of money laundering, and one count of aggravated identity theft.

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Search to begin for new director of MO department Outgoing director Mark Templeton is resigning to become the executive director of the Office of the Independent Trustees of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Trust.

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Survey: Two-thirds of MO teens wear seat belts The Missouri Department of Transportation says a survey shows that teen seat belt use has increased from 61% last year to 66% this year.

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MO joins federal database for vehicle titles The database includes a vehicle identification number, the state in which a vehicle is currently titled, the vehicle's odometer reading and whether the vehicle has an original or salvage title.

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Suburban St. Louis bridge to close 2 more weekends The Missouri Department of Transportation needs to make additional repairs to the westbound Daniel Boone Bridge.

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New Current River visitor station opens in MO The new visitors center includes a children's area, renovated restrooms and more. Park visitors can borrow equipment such as fishing rods and binoculars.

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A dog attack in Region 8 leaves another dog dead Witnesses say the dog has gotten loose before. They say the dog never seemed aggressive until the attack Tuesday afternoon.

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Over 100 kids added to Region 8 school district After a school district was disbanded by the state, a neighboring district is now the educational home for over one hundred new students.

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Region 8 high school purchasing newer, safer... As football season kicks off across Region 8, several local high schools continue to look for ways to increase safety from moderate to serious injuries.

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Is it too early to get a flu vaccination? Drug stores are already administering the flu vaccine, but is it too early to get the shot?

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Burned band room could be torn down The fate of a burned band room is yet to be determined.

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3 die in medical helicopter crash in Arkansas

UPDATED: Air Evac spokeswoman Julie Heavrin said pilot Kenneth Robertson, flight nurse Kenneth Meyer, Jr., and flight paramedic Gayla Gregory all were killed in the crash.

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Region 8 non-profit steps up fight against hunger The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is asking for the community's help to feed those in need.

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Missouri judge orders real estate tax on fall... A Missouri judge has ordered a real estate tax initiative to appear on the November ballot.

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Arkansas to get $1.1M to set up Head Start council Democratic members of Arkansas' congressional delegation say a $1.1 million grant of stimulus funds will be used to fund a Head Start Advisory Council for the state.

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Greene Acres Nursing home evacuated because of... NEW INFORMATION: The Paragould Fire Department told Region 8 News that no damage was done to the facility, only to the air conditioning unit that shorted out.

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Region 8 man ejected from car in fatal accident According the Missouri State Police Trooper P. R. Wells, Whitlow was traveling eastbound on US 160 one mile east of Fremont, MO when his 1996 Pontiac Firebird went off the left side of the road and overturned.

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Three Region 8 residents arrested for... According to the release, the man told Baxter County Sheriff's Deputies he could prove his relationship with McDonald and residence if they would only look inside the home for his personal belongings and wallet.

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Region 8 man arrested on drug related charges Simmons was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia says the press release.

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Tips from Facebook lead Region 8 police to arrest A security camera photo posted on the Baxter County Sheriff's website and Facebook Page, leads to tips and an arrest.

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Arkansas lawmakers delay school funding... Lawmakers are holding off on recommending the amount of per-student money Arkansas schools should receive from the state.

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Missouri lawyer guilty of stealing from trust A former Cape Girardeau lawyer has pleaded guilty of felony stealing for embezzling $325,000 from a deceased client's trust fund.

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Ex-Tony Alamo church members sue other members Alamo was convicted last year of taking underage girls across state lines for sex and sentenced to 175 years in prison. He is asking for a new trial.

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Missouri tests artificial turf for germs, heat They also want to find out if infectious bacteria can survive if not thrive amid the fake blades of grass.

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Man finds skull in back yard of relative's home A forensic anthropologist is helping with the investigation after a man discovered the skull Saturday evening while checking on a relative's property.

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Boehner to raise money in MO for Hartzler, Martin Boehner is to attend a fundraiser Saturday in Jefferson City for Vicky Hartzler, who is challenging Democratic Rep. Ike Skelton in Missouri's 4th Congressional District.

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MO non-profits face deadline to file paperwork The Missouri secretary of state's office is urging not-for-profit organizations to file their paperwork by the deadline. Organizations that are late must pay a $5 late charge.

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Paragould School District hosts proposed... While the district has held several meetings thus far, this is the first meeting renderings of proposed changes will be available for those in attendance to see.

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Neighbors; Region 8 home an eyesore, want it fixed Residents in a Fox Meadow neighborhood are concerned about some unwanted creatures making a home inside a seemingly abandoned house.

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Plant spontaneously combusts, catches house on... After more than a month, the cause of a house fire in Greene County is now known. Fire investigators say a July 25 fire was caused by spontaneous combustion.

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An Arkansas consortium to teach aviation... Numerous Arkansas technical colleges have joined together to teach aviation maintenance

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Seminar gives the facts about dyslexia A three hour seminar on dyslexia was held at the Nettleton Performing Arts Center.

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Arkansas lawmakers back away from school... Lawmakers are backing away their recommendation to increase the per-student funding Arkansas schools receive from the state by $69 million next year.

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Senator says Arkansas GI dead of wounds in... Sen. Blanche Lincoln says a 20-year-old soldier from Arkansas has been killed during action in Afghanistan.

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Region 8 used car dealership explains vehicle... Johnson's Auto Sales in Paragould told Region 8 News Monday that used car prices have increased over the last year for a variety of reasons.

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Missouri education officials to develop plan... Missouri education leaders are working to develop a plan for the future of public education in the state.

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Suddenlink opens new facility in Jonesboro Suddenlink communications is celebrating the completion of their renovations and the expansion of their "E-Cycling" program.

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Four teenagers accused of burglary and damaging... According to the Dexter Police Department, two 15-year-olds, a 16-year-old, and a 17-year-old are accused of breaking in and damaging 2 churches in Dexter, Missouri.

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Police arrest Region 8 woman for breaking into... A Region 8 woman is arrested after police say she broke into a business in northwestern Dexter in early August.

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Missouri school bus catches fire; no one hurt,... Seventh-grade students from Mary Institute and St. Louis Country Day School in St. Louis County are safe, but some of their belongings are destroyed, after the bus they were on caught fire in Illinois.

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State highway directors call for $600B for work A national group of state transportation officials says Congress needs to appropriate $600 billion to fix and upgrade the nation's highways, particularly in rural areas.

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9.5-foot python captured on porch of NW... Washington County sheriff's deputies say they've captured a snake that might have endangered small children or pets.

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Carnahan donates $126K to MO Democratic Party Carnahan's secretary of state campaign account reported transferring the money Aug. 13 to the state Democratic committee.

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46 fires char 513 acres in AR during weekend The largest was in Clark County where 255 acres were burned. It's believed to have started when dry grass touched the hot catalytic converter of a vehicle. No injuries have been reported.

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Police: fight leads to Region 8 man in critical... According to the Lawrence County Sheriff's Department, they received a 9-1-1 call about a man being unconscious outside him home Friday night.

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Hayti Heights man pleads guilty to felony drug... According to the Pemiscot County Prosecutor's Office, Floyd Roberson pled guilty to two felony counts of distribution of crack cocaine and one felony count of possession with intent to distribute.

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AmerenUE promises $5 million in energy assistance The St. Louis-based utility company AmerenUE is committing $5 million in corporate contributions to help needy customers.

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Prison escapee recaptured near Little Rock Arkansas State Police spokesman Bill Sadler says Rodney Adkins was arrested about 1 a.m. Monday about six miles south of Little Rock. Sadler says a tip sent to police shortly after midnight led authorities to Adkins.

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Driver in deadly AR crash tests had used drugs The crash last November occurred when a big rig driven by 43-year-old Vaughn Gentry of Dallas smashed into the back of a vehicle that was stopped because of a construction delay.

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Pizzeria owner convicted of sexual abuse Jurors also found Sanders guilty of furnishing pornography by forcing the victims to watch illicit DVDs at his home in south St. Louis.

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Katrina family still recovering after five years It was five years ago today that hurricane Katrina took the lives of many and wiped out the city of New Orleans. A day, those effected by it will never forget. Memories, homes, and jobs all lost, but one thing the Dienet family didn't lose was each other.

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AR judge denies murder conviction appeal Defense attorneys say Decay's statements to police and his refusal to consider a plea bargain stymied their efforts to eliminate the death penalty as a punishment.

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Elk restoration meetings draw 300 in southern MO The Department of Conservation says about 300 people attended meetings last week in the towns of Van Buren, Eminence and Ellington.

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MO education officials to develop plan for future School board members and administrators from across the state were to meet Monday in Jefferson City to examine the current education system and develop suggested changes.

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SEMO gets grant to teach about health care careers The university says it will use the grant to offer intensive, hands-on learning experiences for elementary school students.

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Biological threats topic of science conference The Kansas City Area Life Sciences Institute is hosting the research symposium along with veterinary schools at Missouri and Kansas State universities.

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Region 8 church breaks ground on new worship... A Jonesboro church broke ground on a new worship center Sunday afternoon. The First Baptist Church, located on 700 Kitchen St. in Jonesboro, marked the construction of a new, $1.1 million building, which will replace the current worship center and sanctuary.

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Girl Scouts recruit girls in Region 8 Always in attempt to make the world a better place, some girl scout recruiters set out Saturday to find more girls wanting to be involved.

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Region 8 church given a place to plant roots The church's pastor says since moving into the church, they've started a food pantry and began mentoring young people in the community.

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Memorial Tournament 00004000 helps raise... A basketball tournament fundraiser was held at Jonesboro High School Saturday. All the money raised go towards the Lydia Nelson Scholarship, helping two Jonesboro seniors further their education.

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Board says Ark. law needed for polluted sites After agreeing to spend $550,000 to clean up a chemical dump in Rogers, a state panel says legislation is needed to prevent hazardous waste transporters from leaving clients responsible if they don't do their job.

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Realtors Raise Money for Special Olympics Paragould Board of Realtors raise money for Special Olympics.

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Layaway a popular choice for shoppers Christmas is still months away, but folks are already starting to shop for the Holiday. People are turning to layaway as a way to get their gifts purchased without being out all the money at once.

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Poll suggests close race for Mo. Senate seat Associated Press - August 27, 2010 3:34 PM ET SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) - A new poll suggests a close race between Republican Roy Blunt and Democrat Robin Carnahan for Missouri's open U.S.

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Chateau on the Ridge breaks ground Arkansas Methodist Medical Center's Chateau on the Ridge is one step closer to becoming a reality!

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Domestic violence affects you The Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence says domestic violence is a bigger problem in our area than people realize.

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G&FC officer 'enraged' by seeing Arkansas... A state Game and Fish Commission wildlife enforcement officer credited with saving lives when police confronted a deadly pair who had earlier slain two officers said he thinks he probably surprised the assailants with his actions.

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Three busted with crack cocaine in Sikeston According to the Sikeston Police Department, teams from the SEMO Drug Task Force and the Sikeston Police Department searched a home at 110 Pin Oak which lead to the arrest of 3 men.

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Missouri bans artificial marijuana, changes DWI... New Missouri laws will ban artificial marijuana, tighten drunken driving laws and require women to receive additional information before having abortions.

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Region 8 man killed after motorcycle hits a cow According to the crash report, Taylor was traveling southbound on Route AA about 4 miles south of Miner when he struck a cow in the roadway.

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Website created for ASU president applicants A website has been created for those interested in applying to become the next president of the Arkansas State University system.

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"Be on the Look Out' canceled after body is found The Arkansas State Crime Lab will perform an autopsy on the body to determine the cause of his death, but authorities do not suspect foul play.

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Missing AR man found dead in overturned SUV The Arkansas State Police say the body of 25-year-old Mitchell Lee Wagner of Ravenden was found in the SUV Wednesday.

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MO man accused of beating girlfriend's toddler Madison County prosecutors have charged 26-year-old Keshawn Bush on Thursday with aggravated battery of a child.

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Judge refuses to stop Missouri law on sexual... New restrictions on sexual businesses in Missouri will take effect Saturday after a judge denied a request to block the law.

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Region 8 man arrested for numerous burglaries Bass went before Craighead County District Judge Keith Blackman Friday at 10:00 a.m. for a Probable Cause and Bond Hearing. He is currently being held in the Craighead County Jail.

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Morgan Nick Alert for 2-year-old canceled ALWAYS TRACKING: Fletcher had been missing since Tuesday, and was thought to have been abducted by a distant relative named Schamitha Drayer.

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MO gets $550,000 for home weatherization The money will go to Central Missouri Community Action in Columbia. The federal money will allow the agency to install geothermal heating systems in homes.

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EPA delays decision on SEMO air quality The EPA currently has an ozone standard allowing up to 75 parts per billion, but the Southeast Missourian reports the agency may lower the standard to between 60 and 70 parts per billion.

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ASU helps students connect with various... This is the first year for the Ready Set Connect event at ASU. Organizers of the event say they hope this becomes an annual event.

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AR Attorney General speaks out on Craigslist... Attorney General Dustin McDaniel makes a stop in Region 8 on Thursday. One of the big topics he discussed with folks in Poinsett County is the merger between Harrisburg and Weiner this year.

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Autopsy results in on 2 West Memphis Police... Two Region 8 police officers were shot over 20 times and killed during as routine traffic stop in May according to autopsy results.

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Lots of rice harvest, prices falling Take a drive virtually anywhere in Region Eight and you'll see plenty of rice fields. Overall rice acreage is up 20 percent. But are the prices up as well?

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Parents taught to deal with kids in separate... A Region 8 counseling center is striving to help you and your children cope with difficult situations.

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Fire destroys Region 8 business The Trumann Fire Department also says sixteen employees were working at the time the fire began, and all were able to safely leave the building.

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ASU President search continues The Presidential Search Advisory Committee met this morning to evaluate the results of their recent "listening sessions".

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Newport man pleads not guilty to murder charges... NEW INFORMATION: According to court documents, Richard Ingram pleaded not guilty in the beating death of his 2-year-old son.

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Stimulus funding adds $2.3M to Arkansas... A federal official says weatherization efforts in the homes of low-income Arkansans will be boosted by $2.3 million in additional stimulus funding.

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About three-quarters wear seat belts in Missouri Around three-quarters of Missourians are buckling their seat belts.

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Missouri judge considers adult business lawsuit An attorney for sexual businesses wants a Missouri judge to temporarily block new restrictions on strip clubs and adult book stores from taking effect Saturday.

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Gov. Nixon touting job expansions in rural... The state is awarding a total of $380,000 in tax credits for expansions at two businesses in rural southern Missouri.

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Arkansas Methodist Medical Center health fair Arkansas Methodist Medical Center held it's thirteenth annual Men's Health Fair.

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Stay in the LOOP with breaking news and weather... Be first to be aware of breaking news and events that effect Region 8! Region 8 Breaking News subscribers benefit from up-to-the-minute coverage.

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Montana teen accidentally texts sheriff to buy pot General rule of thumb: when looking to buy marijuana, don't text the sheriff. Authorities said a Helena teen hit a wrong number and inadvertently sent a message to Lewis and Clark County Sheriff Leo Dutton, saying "Hey...

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NM Goodwill collection box turns up inert grenade Just in case it wasn't clear: Weapons and drugs don't make good charitable donations.

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Indonesia's smoking toddler kicks the habit Indonesia's smoking toddler has kicked the habit.

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95 snakes found in burst bag at Malaysia airport A Malaysian man pleaded guilty to wildlife smuggling after his bag bursting with 95 live boa constrictors broke open on a luggage conveyer belt at Kuala Lumpur International Airport, an official said Friday.

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Plumbers help Tenn. newlyweds find flushed rings Diane Buckalew said she felt sick when she woke up and realized two rings she'd left on the bathroom counter the night before were gone. She and husband Carl, married in Las Vegas a month ago, realized Thursday their cat...

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Wyo. troopers examine human ashes in traffic stop The powdery substance that Wyoming Highway Patrol troopers found in a zip-close bag during a recent traffic stop didn't turn out to be drugs after all. Sgt. Stephen Townsend of the patrol said then when troopers pulled...

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Mich. man gathering corn confronted by alligator A man gathering sweet corn in southern Michigan is the latest to have an unexpected encounter with an alligator. The animals have been showing up far north of their traditional habitats this summer. Jeff Adamski of Burr Oak...

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Drake University's 'D+' logo earns failing grade A "D+" campaign logo aimed at encouraging recruitment at Drake University is getting a failing grade from some faculty, students and alumni.

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Police: Pa. woman zaps self, brother with stun gun Police said an Erie-area woman somehow managed to zap both herself and her brother with a stun gun during a drunken dispute. Darlene Newara, 45, will have a hearing Oct. 18 on charges including driving under the influence,...

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Goats rescued after 2 days on 6-inch ledge in Mont Two young goats wandered onto the thin ledge of a railroad bridge and spent nearly two days high above the ground until rescuers in a towering cherry picker plucked them from their perch, hungry but safe.

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