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Man States Four Beehives Have Been Stolen
KAIT-TV
A man states that four of his beehives have been stolen, and that this kind of thievery is becoming more commonplace.
Date: 1977
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Man Warns Plant Purchasers to be Weary of Sick Specimens
KAIT-TV
A man warns plant purchasers to be weary of sick specimens and to be mindful of the hot weather.
Date: 1977
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Numerous People Attend Jonesboro City Council Meeting
KAIT-TV
Numerous people attend the Jonesboro City Council meeting held in the City Hall Municipal Courtroom. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Reporter Tours a Vocational Technical School
KAIT-TV
A KAIT8 reporter tours a vocational technical school for National Vocational Education Week. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Webber Reports on Need for Litter Containers
KAIT-TV
KAIT8 reporter Randy Webber reports on the need for litter containers across a stretch of highway if Governor David Pryor's litter campaign is to be successful.
Date: 1977
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Interior Shots of Indian Mall
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Footage contains interior shots of Indian Mall, showing people walking around and a number of stores. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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State Representative Miller Talks About Raising Gas Tax
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State Representative John Miller talks about the need to pass legislation to raise the state's gas tax by two cents per gallon even though he knows it will be difficult to raise it by one.
Date: 1977
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PSC Removes Some Service from Craighead Electric Application
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Public Service Commission (PSC) removes some services from the Craighead Electric Cooperative's rate increase application, forcing them to stop those services.
Date: 1977
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ACORN Accuses City of Misappropriating Block Grant Funds
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Jonesboro-Northeast Regional Office of Arkansas Community Organization for Reform Now (ACORN) spokesman accuses Jonesboro of misappropriating Community-Development Block Grant funds on projects not meant to help lower income areas. A second interviewee is asked if he suspects Craighead County will receive disaster relief.
Date: 1977
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Blytheville Police Officers Look to Establish an Association
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Blytheville police officers look to establish a Blytheville Police Association to negotiate with the city council for compensation and improve retention. Detective Sergent Lawrence Christle mentions Police Chief R. J. Cox is not part of their concerns and is a fine police chief.
Date: 1977
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NEA Symphony Orchestra Performs in Concert
KAIT-TV
The Northeast Arkansas Symphony Orchestra performs in concert in Wilson Hall at A-State.
Date: 1977
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Filming Bridal Boutique Commercial
KAIT-TV
Several shots and takes from what appears to be a commercial for a bridal boutique. It includes shots of bridal gowns and bridesmaids' dresses. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Mayor Diebold Cleans Parkin Streets
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KAIT8 reporter Preston Monroe reports on Wynne Mayor Buddy Diebold cleaning the streets of Parkin following Wynne's football loss.
Date: 1977
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Woman Shares Her Annual Gingerbread House
KAIT-TV
A woman shares her annual gingerbread house. She explains how the tradition began.
Date: 1976
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People Shop at Indian Mall
KAIT-TV
People walk through and shop at Indian Mall during the holiday season.
Date: 1976
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Postal Clerk Footage
KAIT-TV
Footage shows a postal clerk at the Jonesboro Post Office working. [no audio]
Date: 1976
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Tuckerman Residents Attend Christmas Parade
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Tuckerman residents attend a Christmas parade.
Date: 1976
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Pharmacist Argues for State Medicaid Fee Increase
KAIT-TV
A pharmacist argues the state Medicaid fees need to be increased or they have no means to break even due to the increase in prescription prices.
Date: 1976
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Poinsett County Possible Site for Rural Broadband Communications Project
KAIT-TV
Poinsett County is one of several rural counties across the country where a broadband communications project could take place. A person familiar with the project states that while it is a possibility, it is going to need a lot of investment to offset the costs.
Date: 1976
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Batesville Residents Complain About Air Quality Due to Landfill Fire
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Batesville residents complain about the air quality and odor due to a fire in the landfill. A city official believes the fire will be pretty well out by the evening.
Date: 1976
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Cal Wasson Reports on Arkansas Service Center Building Being Overcrowded
KAIT-TV
KAIT8 reporter Cal Wasson reports on the overcrowding and lack of space at the Arkansas Service Center building and how there are questions on who is responsible for this issue.
Date: 1976
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Man Explains Possible Dangers After Jet Engines Face “Ingests” Birds
KAIT-TV
A man explains the possible dangers after a jet engine "ingests" a bird mid-flight. He also talks about some experiences he had with birds hitting his plane.
Date: 1976
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Booth Gives Update on Blackbird Roost Relocation
KAIT-TV
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services State Supervisor Thurman Booth gives an update on the efforts to move a blackbird roost in northeast Jonesboro. The footage also shows various methods used to move the roost.
Date: 1976
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Harrisburg to Vote for Mayor Following Roger Shepherd's Death
KAIT-TV
Harrisburg holds an election the next day for mayor following the death of Mayur Roger Shepherd in October. Harrisburg has three candidates to choose from and the Hardeco zoning issue is a major point of contention.
Date: 1976
