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Craighead County Quorum Court Discuss Proposed 1978 Budget
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Members of the Craighead County quorum court meet to discuss 1978's budget proposal.
Date: 1977
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Customers Enjoy the Food at Irene's Café
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Customers enjoy the southern cooking at Irene's Café. KAIT8 reporter Lori Worth interviews Irene who states that all her recipes are from memory and plans to cook until she is unable to.
Date: 1977
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Department of Health Facility Opens in Randolph County
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People attend the opening ceremony of the Arkansas Department of Health facility in Randolph County. An official speaks to KAIT8 reporter Preston Monroe about coordination between social service agencies.
Date: 1977
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Filming Bridal Boutique Commercial
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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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Footage of Traffic on Flooded Streets
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The footage shows several shots of cars driving through flooded streets. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Jonesboro City Guide Hangs from a Building
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A Jonesboro city guide hangs from a building. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Jonesboro CWL Board Meeting
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The Jonesboro City Water and Light (CWL) board of directors meets. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Jonesboro Decorates for Flag Day
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Jonesboro decorates downtown for Flag Day. [no audio]
Date: 1977
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Judge Gillam Discuss Funding of Public Services
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Craighead County Judge Dennis Gillam discusses how Arkansas has tax limits and how federal funding is used to supplement funding for public services and employment.
Date: 1977
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Judge Gillam on Craighead County Road Work
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Craighead County Judge Dennis Gillam speaks with KAIT8 reporter Kathy Miller concerning road maintenance and construction funding in Craighead County. There is also footage of road construction.
Date: 1977
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JURHA Director McKinnon Discusses Senior Center Site Selection
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Jonesboro Urban Renewal and Housing Authority (JURHA) director Jim McKinnon speaks with a KAIT8 reporter about the selection process for a senior citizens' center. There are several shots of different sites in Jonesboro that had been under consideration.
Date: 1977
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Korte Cautions Against Channelizing the St. Francis River
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Wildlife ecologist Paul Korte cautions against the channelization of the St. Francis River, indicating it will affect wildlife.
Date: 1977
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Lori Worth Reports Cate's Complaint Regarding Unfair Taxes
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KAIT8 reporter Lori Worth reports Granville Cate's complaint regarding unfair taxes.
Date: 1977
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Man Expresses How a Project Was Meant to Stimulate Local Economy
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A man expresses how a project was supposed to stimulate the local economy now instead of 90 days after a proposed highway letting. He also expresses his concern on the lack of minority business growth. There is also footage of a crew clearing away brush, possibly for a highway project.
Date: 1977
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Man's Business is Threatened Due to a Tax Filing Mistake
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A man shows Lori Worth his financial records. He states he is aware of what taxes he owes and any error is due to the government no advising what he owed taxes on and is prepared to give up the business before paying them.
Date: 1977
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Mayor Aguiar Expects Proposed Millage to be Defeated
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Blytheville interim mayor Robert Aguiar tells KAIT8 reporter Preston Monroe he expects the proposed millage will be defeated and how it can possibly lead to reductions in municipal staff.
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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Parks & Recreation Department Hosts CB Radio Event
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A Parks & Recreation Department hosts a CB radio event.
Date: 1977
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People Attend Meeting or Seminar
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Numerous people attend a meeting or seminar where a presenter shows a hand drawn red church.
Date: 1977
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People Attend Seminar
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A woman speaks to an audience of primarily elderly people in an auditorium. During the seminar, the presenter begins to play Consumer Survival "Over the Counter Drugs." [no audio]
Date: 1977
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People Receive Emergency Medical Training
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People train on how to give emergency medical care emergency medical technician (EMT) course. One of the instructors talks about the importance of the training.
Date: 1977
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People Speak About Program for Children with Disabilities
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KAIT8 reporter Kathy Miller speaks with a man and a woman concerning a program for children with disabilities. There is also footage of children doing outdoor activities, most likely through this program.
Date: 1977
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Piggott Mayor States Need to Limit Ambulance Service
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Piggott’s mayor states their ambulance services will only operate within city limits if other Clay County towns do not help financially.
Date: 1977
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Police Chief Goff Discusses Ban on Obscene Magazines
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KAIT8 reporter Lori Worth interviews Forrest City Police Chief Joe Goff on a newly implemented municipal ordinance barring the display of adult magazines in stores.
Date: 1977
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Police Patrol Hoxie High School to Arrest Loiterers
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Hoxie police patrol the high school to find and arrest loiterers. They have currently arrested seven people.
Date: 1977
