The KAIT Midday show runs local and national news stories throughout the day, outside of dedicated news hours. This collection primarily spans the 1990s. It features news updates, local stories, commercials, and "B-roll" footage.
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KAIT Midday Segment, Jan. 18, 1996
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KAIT Weather Anchor Terry Wood discusses severe weather impacting Region 8. Reporters Jenna Newton and Doug Doggett report local severe weather impact. Finally, Grovernel Grisham interviews Mary Sanders and Geneva Wood, two members of Church Women United who sew clothes for children in Region 8.
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KAIT Midday Show Segment, Jan. 22, 1996
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KAIT Midday Show Host Grovernel Grisham discusses the weather and new production sets with weather anchor Terry Wood. She also reads local and national news headlines. Finally, Grisham interviews Joel North and Edwin Thomas of Forrest City about a rural health community meeting.
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KAIT Midday Show Segment, Sept. 4, 1995
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KAIT Midday Show Host Grovernel Grisham discusses the weather with weatherman Doug Doggett, reads local and national news headlines, and interviews the country music vocal group 4Runner.
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Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford Record Sweepstakes Advertisement
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Television personalities Regis Philbin and Kathie Lee Gifford record multiple takes promoting a sweepstakes for viewers in Region 8 to win tickets to a taping of their show in Branson, Missouri.
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KAIT Midday Show 1994 Segment
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KAIT Midday Show Host Grovernel Grisham records a segment with Jonesboro attorney Philip Crego and interviews Dr. Kenneth Tidwell, a diagnostic radiologist. Crego answers legal question sent in by viewers and read by Grisham. Tidwell discusses breast cancer awareness and the importance of mammograms.
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Armorel Huffman Fire Department Volunteers Attend Training
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A KAIT reporter interviews Rick Collier, a member of the Armorel Huffman Fire Department, during a training session. Collier describes what he learned and the importance of training for volunteer fire departments.
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Grovernel Grisham Interviews Dick Clay
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KAIT Midday Show Host Grovernel Grisham interviews Dick Clay, KAIT's sports director. Clay discusses his history at KAIT, how technology has changed his job, and a new series he's starting, titled "Staying Alive After 55."
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Grovernel Grisham Stars in Local Advertisements
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KAIT8 Midday Show Host Grovernel Grisham stars in a selection of commercials from local businesses, including Hay's, Jonesboro Sewing and Vacuum, and Pagan's Jewelry.
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John Grisham Attends Jonesboro Luncheon
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A KAIT reporter interviews author John Grisham during a visit to Jonesboro. Grisham discusses his writing process and upcoming book, The Client.
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Ken Necessary Promotes Self-Development Seminar
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KAIT8 Midday Show Host Grovernel Grisham interviews Ken Necessary, who is promoting a self-development seminar. Necessary explains the seminar will feature Jim Cramond, a consultant and philosopher from Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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Senator Dale Bumpers Responds to Interview Questions
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A KAIT reporter interviews Senator Dale Bumpers. The reporter asks questions regarding the perception of politicians and disagreements between the House and Senate on a crime bill.
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VITA Income Tax Volunteer Event News Coverage
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KAIT-TV Midday Show Host Grovernel Grisham interviews participants waiting for their income taxes to be filed at a VITA volunteer event at the Jonesboro Public Library. B-roll footage is also included.
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Gay Jackson Talks About Upcoming Production of "The Nerd"
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KAIT8 Midday Show Host Grovernel Grisham interviews A-State graduate student and Assistant Theatre Director Gay Jackson for the upcoming production of "The Nerd." The interview highlights plot summary, cast, and set design.
