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State Police Respond to Car Crash
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Arkansas State Police direct traffic and take statements at the scene of a three-vehicle accident in Jonesboro. [no audio]
Date: 1974
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Arkansas Municipal League Holds Meeting in Jonesboro
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Northeast Arkansas municipal representatives attend the Arkansas Municipal League meeting. The league's attorney, John Gill, speaks with KAIT8 reporter Kathy Miller on how cities should implement sales taxes to raise local revenue.
Date: 1974
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Blytheville Public Library Construction Underway
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Construction is underway for a new public library in Blytheville.
Date: 1974
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Man Drives Elderly Woman in Piggott
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The footage shows a man picking up and driving an elderly woman in Piggott. She pays him once they reach her destination. This is presumably part of a public transportation service for the elderly. [no audio]
Date: 1974
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Spelic on Rural Transportation
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KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson interviews East Arkansas Planning and Development District (EAPDD) Director of Planning, Richard Spelic, about the problem of inadequate transportation in rural areas, and a program for addressing the problem.
Date: 1974
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People Attend Holy Angels Convent Dedication
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Numerous people attend the dedication ceremony of the new Holy Angels Convent just north of Jonesboro. [no audio]
Date: 1974
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NEA Bar Association Honors Judge Light at Annual Meeting
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The Northeast Arkansas (NEA) Bar Association honors retired Circuit Judge Charles Light at their annual meeting.
Date: 1974
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Masterson Named Jonesboro Fireman of the Year
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Jonesboro firefighters attend a dinner at Central Fire Station as part of Fire Prevention Week. During the dinner, firefighter Wayne Masterson is named Jonesboro Fireman of the Year. [no audio]
Date: 1974
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Jonesboro Fire Department Holds Open House at Substation 3
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The Jonesboro Fire Department holds an open house at Substation 3 as part of Fire Prevention Week and the opening of the station. Fire Chief Fred Rorex talks about two new fire trucks and the possibility of additional fire stations.
Date: 1974
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People Attend Contentious Jonesboro School Board Meeting
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Numerous people attend a Jonesboro School Board meeting. According to the Jonesboro Sun on October 4, 1974, the contentious meeting was over a decision made by MacArthur Junior High School faculty and students concerning homecoming that year.
Date: 1974
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Alderman Stricklin Talks About Funding Issues for New Fire Stations
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Jonesboro Alderman and Fire and Police Committee chairman Ralph Stricklin talks to KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson on funding issues which halted construction of two new fire stations and how the city is obligated to complete them.
Date: 1974
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Don Goodwin Reports on U.S. Highway 67 Corridor Project Update
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KAIT8 reporter Don Goodwin reports on an update regarding the U.S. Highway 67 corridor project, indicating a compromise for the corridor would avoid many of the cities which want the route. He also reports how Jonesboro appears to be more interested in a U.S. Highway 63 project.
Date: 1974
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East Arkansas Regional Mental Health Center Dedication Ceremony
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People attend the East Arkansas Regional Mental Health Center dedication ceremony and open house.
Date: 1974
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EMTs Attend a Meeting
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The footage appears to show emergency medical technicians (EMT) attending a meeting where they discuss September's financial report. [no audio]
Date: 1974
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Fire Prevention Week Begins
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Jonesboro fire trucks travel through downtown Jonesboro to signal the beginning of Fire Prevention Week. [no audio]
Date: 1974
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Jonesboro United Way Kicks Off Fundraising Campaign
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The Jonesboro United Way kicks off a campaign to raise $235,000 during their annual banquet.
Date: 1974
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Luxora Car-Train Accident Aftermath Footage
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The footage shows the aftermath of a car-train accident in Luxona. According to The Courier News on October 2, 1974, six people were killed. [no audio]
Date: 1974
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Mississippi County to Possibly Have a Community College
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A KAIT8 reporter speaks with possibly a member of the Mississippi County Community College Committee on why the county should build a college and where it should be located. The footage also shows East Arkansas Community College where KAIT8 reporter Don Goodwin interviews an administrator who explains the benefits of a community college.
Date: 1974
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Banks Comments on Public Defenders
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Mississippi County public defense attorney Charles "Chuck" Banks speaks at the Greene-Clay County Bar Association meeting. He also speaks with KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson on the criminal justice system, public defenders, and plea bargaining.
Date: 1974
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Drainage District and ACORN Comment on North Jonesboro Drainage Issues
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A KAIT8 reporter interviews three Drainage District 30 officials concerning the drainage issue in north Jonesboro. He also interviews a member of the Arkansas Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) who expresses her disappointment that no drainage district officials attended their meeting.
Date: 1974
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Democratic Primary Runoff Underway in Randolph County
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Two Democratic primary election runoffs are underway in Randolph County. One is for county judge between Judge Cliff Brown and Alvin “Jerry” Borrow. The other is for Pocahontas mayor between Pocahontas Star Herald editor Bill Carroll and KPOC-FM owner-operator Adrian White, who are interviewed by KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson.
Date: 1974
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1974 Forrest City Tornado Aftermath Footage
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The footage shows the aftermath after a tornado came through Forrest City, including search and rescue workers, aid workers, damaged buildings, and people in hospitals. KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson speaks with two survivors and Mayor Bob Cope.
Date: 1974
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A-State Hosts Christmas Party
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Children and adults celebrate at a Christmas party hosted by A-State. The children crowd around a man dressed as Santa Claus. [no audio]
Date: 1974
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Batesville Officials Discuss Civil Service Commission
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KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson interviews Batesville mayor Peyton Golden on his decision to abolish the city’s Civil Service Commission. Wasson also interviews city attorney John Purtle who argues in favor of the commission.
Date: 1974
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Cal Wasson Interviews a Barber
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KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson gets a haircut and interviews the barber about his work.
Date: 1974
