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Buffalo Island Water Association Proposes Rural Water System
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The Buffalo Island Water Association proposes a rural water system. A spokesman talks about the next steps, which includes a survey of the surrounding area to understand the customer count and how much money they will need from the Farmers Home Administration (FmHA).
Date: 1977
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EMTs Murphy and Coleman Demonstrate CPR at Health Services Conference
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Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) Kerry Murphy and Steve Coleman demonstrate how to perform CPR at the 9th Annual Arkansas Emergency Health Services Conference in Hot Springs.
Date: 1977
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Greene County Residents Oppose Proposed Landfill Location
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Two Greene County residents express their opposition to the proposed location of a sanitary landfill just north of Paragould. Greene County-Paragould Landfill Commission chairman Mike Harmon explains why they chose the property owned by Chalmer Van Rheenen.
Date: 1977
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Newark Residents Give Their Opinion on Possible AP&L Power Plant
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KAIT8 reporter Preston Monroe interviews some Newark residents. They give their opinions on a possible Arkansas Power & Light (AP&L) plant being built in town. Some feel it will be an economic benefit while others are concerned about pollution and the negative effects it may have on the town.
Date: 1977
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St. Bernard’s New Computer System to Increase Efficiency
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A St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center administrator explains how their new computer system will increase efficiency. This includes billing, readying beds for patients, and adding patients to meal lists.
Date: 1977
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People Attend a Puppet Seminar
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Several people attend a puppet seminar at First Baptist Church in Jonesboro which includes a live performance.
Date: 1977
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Cal Wasson Reports on Gas Shortage During Memorial Day Weekend
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KAIT8 reporter Cas Wasson reports on the gas shortage in northeast Arkansas during the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
Date: 1977
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Detectives Arrive at Police Department
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A few police detectives arrive at a police department. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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MDEM Helps Community with "A.M. Community Line"
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People who work for the Missouri Delta Ecumenical Ministry (MDEM) help others with their new initiative, the "A.M. Community Line." One person explains how this is meant to help refer people to the programs, services, and resources in their community which may help solve their problems.
Date: 1977
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New Road Construction Underway
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New road construction is underway near a railroad track. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Operation Clean Sweep's Spring Session Underway in Jonesboro
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The spring session of Operation Clean Sweep is underway in Jonesboro. Public Works Director Mike Cameron explains why Jonesboro moved to a scheduled pick-up for litter and lawn trash over collecting it throughout the year.
Date: 1977
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Resident Complains About Landfill Garbage Blown Across Roads and Yards
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A Jonesboro resident complains about garbage from the landfill being blown across roads and people’s yards and threatens legal action to force the city to address the issue. A city official states all they can do is erect portable fences and cover the garbage as quickly as possible.
Date: 1977
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Woman Claims Marked Tree Punished More Harshly for Alcohol
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A woman claims that Marked Tree is punished for alcohol more harshly than other counties.
Date: 1977
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Annie Camp Middle School Shows Signs of Disrepair
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Several shots show Annie Camp Middle School in disrepair. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Cache River-Bayou DeView Project Supporters Hold Meeting
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Supporters of the Cache River-Bayou DeView Project attend a meeting to plan and organize their support during a public hearing the next week.
Date: 1977
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Psychologists Conduct Series of Tests to School Children
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Psychologists conduct a series of tests and examinations to a couple of school children. A Psychologist states they conduct these tests to help make recommendations to their teachers.
Date: 1977
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ACORN Protest Block Grant Funding at City Council Meeting
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Jonesboro-Northeast Regional Office of Arkansas Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) and affiliates protest how the Community Development Block Grant money is to be spent during a Jonesboro City Council meeting. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Building Construction Underway
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A few construction workers are underway constructing a building by a river.
Date: 1977
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Man Discusses Best Locations for Sanitary Landfills
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A man discusses the best locations to place a sanitary landfill, indicating the type of soil and topographic locations which are ideal.
Date: 1977
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Airmen Attend Change-of Command Ceremony at Blytheville Air Force Base
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Airmen attend a change-of-command ceremony as Colonel Melbourne Kelly assumes command of the 97th Bomb Wing from Colonel Thomas Darling at the Blytheville Air Force Base.
Date: 1977
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ACORN States Current CWL Board Nomination Process as Unfair
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Jonesboro-Northeast Regional Office of Arkansas Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) states the current process to nominate City Water & Light (CWL) board of directors as being unfair and unrepresentative to lower income areas.
Date: 1977
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McCord Expresses his Concerns Regarding Censorship
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Arkansas Democrat executive editor Robert McCord expresses his concerns regarding censorship, including publishers of pornography. He also speaks at the Jonesboro Kiwanis Club meeting.
Date: 1977
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Woman Shares Her Practical Experience Working at a Bank
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A woman shares her practical experience working at a bank and how it applies to what she is learning as a business major.
Date: 1977
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Arkansas League for Nursing Hosts Social Health Program Workshop
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The Arkansas League of Nursing hosts a Social Health Program Workshop in Jonesboro. Two attendees talk about the number of student absences due to illnesses is the worst it has been in years.
Date: 1977
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Beedeville Schools Pushes Back on Quality Education Act Amendment Claim
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Beedeville Schools pushes back on the claim that amending the Quality Education Act would weaken it. The district employee also states reestablishing the high school would be too expensive.
Date: 1977
