Jorge Quiquivix

Jonesboro

Assistant News Director at KAIT-TV (Jonesboro, AR)

Assistant News Director at @WMCActionNews5 | Formerly @Region8News | Christian

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Mid-South emergency personnel prepare ahead of tornado, flooding risks

1 month ago | actionnews5.com | Jorge Quiquivix

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Several emergency management offices in the Mid-South are preparing for the severe weather expected over the next few days. According to the Shelby County Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management Agency, crews will be stationed at the Operations Center to monitor the weather in real-time. Shelby County officials will remain in contact with municipalities, other public safety agencies within the county, and surrounding communities in the Memphis Metro area.
Soil tests underway around Miss. River to prepare for new I-55 bridge

Jan 30, 2025 | actionnews5.com | Jorge Quiquivix

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Soil tests are underway around the Mississippi River all to prepare for the new I-55 bridge’s foundations. The testing process is called boring; TDOT’s work will help crews analyze and design the foundations for the new bridge structure. This step is essential in advancing to the next phase of the America’s River Crossing Bridge Replacement Project. Click here to sign up for our newsletter!Click here to report a spelling or grammar error. Please include the headline.
Deputy fires gun inside sporting goods store

Jun 1, 2024 | kfvs12.com | Jorge Quiquivix

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Nearly 24 hours after a shooting incident at Academy Sports + Outdoors, Jonesboro police released limited details about what happened. According to a call log released by the Jonesboro Police Department, someone called police to report that a gun had been fired shortly after noon. The caller said that the individual who fired the shot told them he was a law enforcement officer.
CWL works to restore power after crash

May 20, 2024 | kait8.com | Jorge Quiquivix

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Crews are working to restore power to 2,500 CWL customers in Jonesboro. Slade Mitchell with Jonesboro City Water and Light told K8 News a vehicle crashed into a power pole leading to the outages. Jonesboro Police Public Information Specialist Sally Smith confirmed the crash at Harrisburg Road and Stroud Street Monday afternoon. Mitchell says CWL is working on the outages and hopes to have everyone back up shortly. To report a typo or correction, please
Dive team responding after man falls into lake

Apr 24, 2024 | kait8.com | Jorge Quiquivix

GREENE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Region 8 dive team is responding to Lake Frierson to search for a man who fell into the water. Greene County Sheriff Brad Snyder confirmed they got a call around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, and the sheriff’s office are already at the scene. They have also called in the Craighead County Sheriff’s Dive Team to assist in the search. K8 News has a crew on the scene gathering more details.
2 injured in Friday night shooting

Apr 12, 2024 | kait8.com | Jorge Quiquivix

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Jonesboro Police Department is investigating a Friday night shooting that left two injured. According to a news release, police officers went to a shooting at the corner of Richardson Drive and Race Street shortly before 10 p.m.They found a victim at the scene and another person at the hospital. As of 11 p.m., Jonesboro Police Public Information Specialist Sally Smith said they have made no arrest but they are still at the scene investigating.
Police search for stolen work van

Feb 21, 2024 | kait8.com | Jorge Quiquivix

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Jonesboro Police Department is asking for your help in its investigation on a stolen work vehicle. According to a Facebook post by JPD, a white Ford work van was stolen Tuesday morning. It has a green sticker on the passenger side back door. Police believe the license plate could have been removed. No other details were released on this case. If you see this van, police ask that you please contact them on the non-emergency line at 870-935-5551!Copyright 2024 KAIT.
Former A-State head coach diagnosed with cancer

Feb 1, 2024 | kait8.com | Jorge Quiquivix

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KAIT) - A former head basketball coach at Arkansas State University has announced he has cancer. According to a post on social media, Dickey Nutt was diagnosed with cancer and will begin chemotherapy treatment in Columbia, Mo. early next week. He is currently in his second season as the assistant coach at the University of Missouri. “I have a great team of family, friends, colleagues, student-athletes, and doctors surrounding me, and since it is believed to be found very early.
Agri teacher terminated following December arrest

Jan 29, 2024 | kait8.com | Jorge Quiquivix

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Manila School Board voted to terminate an agri teacher after an arrest in December 2023. Superintendent Jason Evers sent a notice of termination recommendation to Aaron Rathel Jan. 5. In the letter, Superintendent Evers said Rathel was arrested and later charged with 3rd-degree assault on a family/household member and interference with emergency communication in the first degree over an incident around Dec. 23.
Sheriff: Driver trapped after vehicle-train crash

Sep 6, 2023 | kait8.com | Jorge Quiquivix

POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - The Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office is responding to the scene of a crash between a vehicle and a train. Poinsett County Sheriff Kevin Molder said the crash happened Wednesday afternoon on Highway 1 and Highway 158. Molder said the vehicle’s driver was trapped inside but okay. K8 News has a reporter headed to the scene and will have more details as soon as they become available. Copyright 2023 KAIT. All rights reserved.