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Community Voices Concerns During Landfill Commission Hearing
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Community members voice their concerns during a Paragould-Greene County Landfill Commission hearing. A KAIT8 reporter interviews commission chairman, Mike Harmon, on his resignation and an attendee who voiced concerns about property values.
Date: 1977
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Arkansas Politicians Attend 4th of July Events
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Several elected Arkansas politicians attend 4th of July events in Arkansas. This includes U.S. Representatives Bill Alexander, Jim Guy Tucker, and Ray Thornton, and Arkansas Attorney General Bill Clinton. KAIT8 interviews a few on their current and future political careers.
Date: 1977
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A-State Holds 10th Annual Economics Education Workshop
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A-State holds the 10th annual Economics Education Workshop for teachers to help promote economic literacy in education. KAIT8 reporter interviews an attendee on the need for elementary school-age students to develop economic understanding.
Date: 1977
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Cal Wasson Reports on New Sewage Treatment Plant Law
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KAIT8 Reporter Cal Wasson reports on the new federal law requiring municipal sewage treatment plants requiring a second treatment system and the difficulty Arkansas cities will have to comply with it. There is also footage of a sewage treatment plant.
Date: 1977
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Davis Discusses the Effects of CETA Funding Cuts
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Employment Security Division (ESD) manager Vance Davis discusses the effects the end of Comprehensive Employment Training Act (CETA) funding will have, including loss of jobs and services. He mentions the city was contemplating cuts prior to CETA funding.
Date: 1977
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Dr. Burns Talks About the Possible Benefits of Electromyography
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KAIT8 reporter interviews A-State associate professor Dr. John Burns on the possible benefits of electromyography. He demonstrates how to use an electromyographic recording and processing system (EMG) with a volunteer.
Date: 1977
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JURHA Director McKinnon Talks About Senior Living
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KAIT8 reporter interviews Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority (JURHA) executive director Jim McKinnon on the possibility of the city purchasing a downtown Holiday Inn to repurpose it for senior living. He acknowledges there may be difficulty receiving HUD funding and whether the owner would sell the hotel to the city.
Date: 1977
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Mayor Stallings Discusses CETA Program
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KAIT8 reporter interviews Jonesboro mayor Neil Stallings on the city's need for the CETA program to meet payroll and services. There are several clips of various city services.
Date: 1977
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Superintendent Evans Discusses the Need to Replace Annie Camp
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KAIT8 reporter interviews Jonesboro Public School Superintendent George Evans on the need to replace Annie Camp Middle School.
Date: 1977
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Vehicle Inspection Station Employee Inspect KAIT8 Car
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Employees at a vehicle inspection station inspect a KAIT8 car.
Date: 1977
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Greene County Sheriff Destroy Confiscated Marijuana Plants
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Greene County Sheriff's department destroy seized marijuana in a landfill. A county sheriff indicates people will not stop growing marijuana until they have stricter laws against it.
Date: 1977
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Greene County Sheriffs Confiscate Marijuana Plants
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Greene County sheriff's department confiscate marijuana plants. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Preston Monroe Reports on Quorum Court’s Reaction to Judge’s Conviction
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KAIT8 reporter Preston Monroe reports on Sharp County Quorum Court's reaction after County Judge Leslie Anderson was convicted on conspiracy to defraud the federal government and making false statements. He also interviews two members of the quorum court.
Date: 1977
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Mayor Little Takes Oath of Office and Comments on Incinerator
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Municipal Judge Max Harrison swears in Tom Little as mayor of Blytheville after his recent victory in a special election. Little then speaks with a KAIT8 reporter about the operation of a municipal incinerator.
Date: 1977
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Blytheville Residents Vote in Special Mayoral Election
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Blytheville residents vote in a special mayoral election after mayor Ross Fordyce's resignation. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Mayor Stallings Holds Press Conference on Nettleton Middle School Fire
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Jonesboro Mayor Neil Stallings holds a press conference concerning the arrest of a juvenile responsible for the fire and attempted burglary of Nettleton Middle School. Jonesboro Fire Chief Fred Rorex also makes a statement.
Date: 1977
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DPC&E Holds Hearing in Paragould
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Arkansas Department of Pollution Control and Ecology (DPC&E) holds a hearing concerning the Paragould City Dump. KAIT8 reporter interviews the department’s legal counsel, Chris Barrier.
Date: 1977
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Bryles Talks About Burdock Plant in Mississippi County
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Mississippi County Cooperative Extension Service agent Mark Bryles talks about a burdock plant growing in F. W. Garrison's garden, which is more commonly found in northwest Arkansas.
Date: 1977
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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
