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Monette High School Choir Sing at Bicentennial Celebration
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Monette High School Choral Department sings in front of a crowd of people during a bicentennial celebration in the city park.
Date: 1976
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JURHA Open Sealed Bids
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Members of the Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority (JURHA) open sealed bids for improvement projects.
Date: 1976
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Man Criticizes Rehabilitation Programs
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KAIT8 reporter interviews a man during the East Arkansas Criminal Justice Planning Council meeting. He criticizes how money spent on rehabilitation programs has been ineffectively and that there is not one particular program which consistently improves the recidivate issue.
Date: 1976
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Johnny Cash Visits Rison, Arkansas for Johnny Cash Day
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Johnny Cash arrives in Rison, Arkansas by train for Johnny Cash Day. Cash receives the key to the city and serves as the parade's Grand Marshall, riding in a car with his wife, June Carter Cash. Footage shows Cash performing a portion of Ring of Fire at a concert on the Rison School football field.
Date: 1976
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Post Office Installs New Collection Box to Avoid Resorting
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KAIT8 reporter interviews Jonesboro Postmaster William G. Smith on the newly installed larger collection boxes to help separate local and out-of-town mail and avoid resorting by employees.
Date: 1976
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Agent Kelly Praises Police Efforts Apprehending Officer's Murderers
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FBI Agent John T. Kelly praises local, county, state, and federal law enforcement officers for their combined efforts in identifying and apprehending a Springdale police officer's murder during a Peace Officers' Association meeting at Indian Mall.
Date: 1976
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Jones Talks About How Fisk Bridge Collapse Has Affected His Business
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Shell gas station owner Jeffery Jones talks about the effects the collapsed bridge in Fisk, Missouri, has on his business. There is also a gentleman walking around getting petition signatures for a temporary bridge.
Date: 1976
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People Draw Ballot Positions for Upcoming School Board Election
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Several people draw ballot positions for candidates an upcoming school board election.
Date: 1976
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East Arkansas Criminal Justice Planning Council Meets
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Members of the East Arkansas Criminal Justice Planning Council meet.
Date: 1976
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Police Urge Stolen CB Radio Owner to Come Forward
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Police urge the owner of a stolen CB radio to come forward and testify in court. The officer indicates there is a demand for stolen CB radios.
Date: 1976
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Air Illinois Addresses Concerns to Kiwanis Club
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Air Illinois representatives address the Kiwanis Club of Jonesboro regarding their presence in Jonesboro. They mention their high travel completion rate, their low mortality rate,and confirm that they do not intend to leave Jonesboro.
Date: 1976
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Griffin Comments on Possible Improvements for Craighead County
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Arkansas Game & Fish Commission chairman Ralph Griffins comments on possible improvements in Craighead County during his announcement on his intention to run for county judge.
Date: 1976
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Mayor Holland Discusses Custom Plating Plant Waste Rumor
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Walnut Ridge Mayor Tom Holland discusses how Pollution Control and their research refutes the rumors that Custom Plating, Inc. discharges damaging material in their water streams, and they had no justification to not accept the plant, especially with high unemployment.
Date: 1976
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Two Men Share Their Concern Over Health Planning Council Decision
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KAIT8 reporter interviews two men concerning the decision the Health Planning Council made approving a new hospital in Newport. The people opposed to this decision plan to take the case to HEW in Dallas, Texas.
Date: 1976
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Senior Citizens Services Sponsors Bicentennial Pageant
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Senior Citizens Services sponsors a bicentennial pageant in the American Legion building in Jonesboro. Several people parade around in costumes. Miss Arkansas, Paula Roach, crowns the Bicentennial King and Queen.
Date: 1976
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Dr. Keenan Visits Frolic Footwear Factory
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Board of Scientific Advisors of Muzak chairman and industrial psychologist Dr. James Keenan visits the Frolic Footwear Factory in Jonesboro. He speaks with a KAIT8 reporter on how sounds and music can make people more productive.
Date: 1976
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Hospital Spokesperson Expresses Concerns Over Second Hospital Opening
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A spokesperson for the Newport Hospital expresses his concerns about a second hospital opening, stating prices would increase for patients and the quality of care may decrease.
Date: 1976
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Ebony Club Hosts a Fashion Affair Runway
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The Ebony Club hosts a Fashion Affair Runway.
Date: 1976
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State Trooper Oldham Is Named Police Officer of the Year
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Arkansas State Trooper Daniel Oldham is named the Exchange Club of Jonesboro's Police Officer of the Year.
Date: 1976
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Air Illinois to Begin Service in Jonesboro
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Air Illinois will begin to offer commercial air service to Jonesboro. Air Illinois President Gene Dzendolet speaks with a KAIT8 reporter on why they decided to have stops in Jonesboro.
Date: 1976
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Students Perform at Regional Band Clinic
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Numerous students perform at a regional band clinic.
Date: 1976
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White River Regional Medical Center Opens Soon
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People examine the White River Regional Medical Center during its dedication ceremony in Batesville. A spokesperson states the medical center will be able to accept patients January 31st.
Date: 1976
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County Judge Clark Will Not Seek Reelection
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KAIT8 reporter Paul Holmes reports that Craighead County Judge Bill Clark has announced he will not seek reelection. Holmes talks about the possible reasons why Clark made his decision.
Date: 1976
