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Road Signs Damaged by Bullet Holes
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Footage shows a few different road signs damaged by bullet holes. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Mabee Student Center Dedication at SBC
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People attend the Mabee Student Center dedication ceremony at Southern Baptist College (SBC).
Date: 1977
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Grocery Store Footage
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People examine produce, meats, dairy products and other products in a grocery store.
Date: 1977
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Superintendents Attend Local Education Association Meeting
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Department of Education special education area supervisor Mrs. Frances Jones along with regional school superintendents attend a local education association meeting at A-State to discuss special education.
Date: 1977
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Jonesboro EMS Personnel Inspect Ambulance
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Two Jonesboro Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel inspect an ambulance.
Date: 1977
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Arkansas State Police Stop Vehicles
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Arkansas State Police appear to stop a few vehicles and close the road. A number of people, possibly press, exit their vehicles. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Leachville City Council to Decide on Suspension of Police Chief
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KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson interviews a Leachville city official concerning Mayor Joe Cashion suspending Police Chief Charles Lomerson, indicating that the city council is the only body with the power to suspend the chief.
Date: 1977
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Man Discusses Possible Change to Paragould’s Government
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A man discusses the possibility of a special election for Paragould residents to decide if they want to change from a mayoral-council system to a city management form of government. He also praises the work Mayor Bob Camp has done for Paragould.
Date: 1977
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Secretary Mercure Visits Lawrence County During Rural Development Tour
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Assistant Secretary of the Department of Agriculture Alex P. Mercure visits Lawrence County during his rural development tour. Mercure speaks during a luncheon about how the department can help the community.
Date: 1977
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Williams Accuses Jonesboro Police of Excessive Force
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Sylvester Williams accuses Jonesboro police officers of battery without provocation following being charged with possession of intoxicants and a gaming device.
Date: 1977
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Police Captain Comments on Problems Caused by Loose Dog
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A police captain discusses the problems caused by loose dogs over the weekend.
Date: 1977
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Police Captain Encourages Child Safety During Halloween
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A police captain encourages children to stay safe during Halloween. This includes having parents checking candy and having children use sidewalks.
Date: 1977
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NEACTM Meet at A-State
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The Northeast Arkansas Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NEACTM) meet at A-State. One of the members explains why they are meeting.
Date: 1977
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Executive Commission on Law Enforcement Standards Meets in Jonesboro
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The Executive Commission on Law Enforcement Standards meets in Jonesboro. One of the members talks about how the police academy could become overwhelmed if all agencies with police powers must comply with the standards.
Date: 1977
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Cub Scout Shows Energy Saving Tricks for Energy Inventory Day
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A cub scout walks around a house, showing how to save energy for Energy Inventory Day.
Date: 1977
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People Gather at C. A. Russell and Davies Memory Gardens
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Several people gather at the C. A. Russell and Davies Memory Gardens in Craighead County. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Limited P.E. Facilities at Doniphan High School Affect Students' Hygiene
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A physical education (P.E.) teacher at Doniphan High School states the limited changing facilities affect students' hygiene, especially co-ed P.E. classes.
Date: 1977
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NCHA State Meeting in Jonesboro
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People attend the Arkansas state meeting of the National Camper and Hiker Association (NCHA) at the Craighead County Fairgrounds in Jonesboro.
Date: 1977
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Arkansas Highway 214 Dedication Ceremony
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Numerous people attend the dedication ceremony for Arkansas Highway 214. Arkansas Highway Commissioner David Solomon talks about why trucks cannot increase their weight to 80,000 pounds.
Date: 1977
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NHTSA Demonstrates Airbags at Indian Mall
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The U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) demonstrates how airbags work and answer people's questions at Indian Mall in Jonesboro.
Date: 1977
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Corps of Engineers Share Hindrances to Cache River Project
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U.S. Army Corp of Engineers share some hindrances to the Cache River-Bayou DeView Channelization Project during a meeting. One of the participates discusses parts of the plan the Corp has not addressed or provided evidence of.
Date: 1977
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Greater Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce Committee Holds Press Conference
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The Greater Jonesboro Chamber of Commerce Program of Work Committee holds a press conference announcing its recommendations to address community concerns. Henry Gschwend tells KAIT8 reporter Kathy Miller he was a little surprised towards survey results expression social needs of the community.
Date: 1977
