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kait8.com > 03/20/2026 > nyit-medical-students-a-state-celebrate-match-day

NYIT medical students at A-State celebrate Match Day

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (499+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Medical students at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University found out on Friday, March 20, where they will start their residencies, and for several of them, that next chapter starts…...

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kait8.com > 03/17/2026 > gen-4-jets-uca-launch-pilot-pipeline-program

Gen 4 Jets, UCA launch pilot pipeline program

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (364+ words) NEWPORT, Ark. (KAIT) - Gen 4 Jets, a private jet charter company, is partnering with the University of Central Arkansas to launch a Pilot Pipeline program that gives student pilots a guaranteed interview with the company after completing their training. "I'm really…...

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kait8.com > 03/15/2026 > briley-pena-heading-back-ncaa-tournament-with-murray-state

Briley Pena heading back to NCAA Tournament with Murray State

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (200+ words) Briley Pena heading back to NCAA Tournament with Murray State'K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A Fast Break Friday Night great will experience March Madness for the 2nd straight season. Briley Pena had 2 points & 2 rebounds Sunday, Murray State women's basketball…...

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kait8.com > 03/05/2026 > 86-year-old-world-war-ii-survivor-inspires-through-fitness

86-year-old World War II survivor inspires through fitness

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (170+ words) (Aging Untold) " Ecris Williams is 86, teaches water aerobics twice a week, lifts weights and runs five to six miles at a time. Williams survived World War II. Her parents did not. A former German Olympian inspired her to run, and Williams…...

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kait8.com > 03/03/2026 > nettleton-alum-briley-pena-celebrates-senior-night-murray-state

Nettleton Alum Briley Pena celebrates Senior Night at Murray State

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (72+ words) Nettleton Alum Briley Pena celebrates Senior Night at Murray State'K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas Murray, KY. (KAIT) - Briley Pena celebrated senior night by scoring eight points and grabbing four rebounds Saturday as Murray State won the Missouri Valley conference regular season…...

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kait8.com > 09/22/2025 > a-state-host-lab-safety-awareness-week-with-live-demonstrations

A-State to host Lab Safety Awareness Week with live demonstrations

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (415+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT/Edited News Release) - Every day, students at Arkansas State University are immersed in educational experiences to prepare them for their future careers. Many of those experiences are spent in laboratories across campus. To further that education, an…...

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kait8.com > 02/01/2026 > owehs-24-points-pace-kentucky-85-77-win-no-15-arkansas

Oweh’s 24 points pace Kentucky in 85-77 win at No. 15 Arkansas

2+ mon, 4+ day ago  (284+ words) Oweh, who picked up the first technical foul in the first half, scored 11 points in the final 10 minutes to put Arkansas away as Kentucky closed the game on a 26-18 run. Collin Chandler added 13 for the Wildcats while Malachi Moreno scored…...

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kait8.com > 01/31/2026 > acuff-no-15-arkansas-host-kentucky

Acuff and No. 15 Arkansas host Kentucky

2+ mon, 5+ day ago  (272+ words) Kentucky Wildcats (14-7, 5-3 SEC) at Arkansas Razorbacks (16-5, 6-2 SEC) Fayetteville, Arkansas; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. CST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Razorbacks -7.5; over/under is 162.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 15 Arkansas takes on Kentucky after Darius Acuff Jr. scored 21 points in Arkansas" 83-79 victory against the Oklahoma Sooners. The Razorbacks…...

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kait8.com > 01/16/2026 > arkansas-activities-association-announces-2026-state-regional-tournament-sites

Arkansas Activities Association announces 2026 state & regional tournament sites

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (261+ words) JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Arkansas Activities Association announced 2026 regional and state tournament sites for basketball, baseball, softball, track & field, volleyball, and soccer. Several Region 8 schools won bids to host in the postseason. Jonesboro will host the 6A Track & Field Championships. Greene…...

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kait8.com > video > 01/14/2026 > red-wolves-raw-mike-silva-2026-preseason-baseball-practice-grand-slam-banquet-preview

Red Wolves Raw: Mike Silva on 2026 preseason baseball practice, Grand Slam Banquet preview

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (83+ words) Red Wolves Raw: Mike Silva on 2026 preseason baseball practice, Grand Slam Banquet preview'K8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas Red Wolves Raw: Mike Silva on 2026 preseason baseball practice, Grand Slam Banquet preview Rogers and Pannone talk A-State hoops ahead of Thursday matchups Red…...