Macy Davis

Jonesboro

Morning Anchor and Reporter at KAIT-TV (Jonesboro, AR)

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Food Truck Friday: Dad’s BBQ

2 weeks ago | kait8.com | Macy Davis

LAKE CITY, Ark. (KAIT) - It’s Food Truck Friday! This week, we traveled to Dad’s BBQ. The business sells ribs, pulled pork sandwiches, pork steaks, barbeque nachos, fries, and a list of homemade sides. Dad’s BBQ is veteran and family-owned. The owner, Brett Davis, said his son came up with most of the recipes. Once they had the recipes, they were up and running. Davis served in the U.S. Army and National Guard for a few years before getting into the food truck business.
Food Truck Friday: Chapo’s Tacos

4 weeks ago | kait8.com | Macy Davis

HARDY, Ark. (KAIT) - It’s Food Truck Friday! This week, we’re featuring Chapo’s Tacos in Hardy. The food truck, owned by Ariel Housmann, has been operating for the past year at 203 E. Main Street in Hardy. She spent the first part of her life in law enforcement and always wanted to start a food truck. Housmann took a leap, and it worked out. Growing up at her best friend’s house, working at a Mexican restaurant and spending time in Texas inspired her to choose tacos as her focus.
Nettleton teacher instills passion for English among students

1 month ago | kait8.com | Macy Davis

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Each month of the school year, we highlight a teacher who is beloved by their students, co-workers, and school. This month, our K8 News Teacher of the Month is Shawn Watson, an English teacher at Nettleton High School. Watson’s class is the one all of the students want to be in. Two of his students spoke about how they never really enjoyed English until they started learning from Watson. TK Johnson used to fall asleep in some of her classes.
Food Truck Friday: Kelly’s Soul Food Kitchen & Catering LLC

1 month ago | kait8.com | Macy Davis

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - It’s Food Truck Friday! This week, we’re highlighting Kelly’s Soul Food Kitchen & Catering LLC. The food truck serves up soul food with the catchphrase, “come let us bless your soul”. The daily special changes constantly, but the daily menu stays the same. Pork chops, broccoli and cheese, fried okra, corn on the cob, and pork neck bones are consistently on the menu. The food truck is located at 3128 E. Nettleton Avenue in Jonesboro on Tuesday and Thursday.
Federal funding cuts force farmers to rework operation

1 month ago | kait8.com | Macy Davis

TURRELL, Ark. (KAIT) - Federal funding cuts are hitting the wallets of Arkansas farmers and reducing their bottom lines. In early March, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ended a program that provided a financial partnership between food banks and local farmers. Over a billion dollars was poured into the Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) program. Those funds were a link between farmers and people needing access to fresh food.
April Teacher of the Month spreads kindness with “all heart and lots of energy”

1 month ago | kait8.com | Macy Davis

PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT) - Each month, K8 News highlights teachers who go the extra mile for students. K8 News’ April Teacher of the Month is Rachelle McLain from Green County Tech Middle School. Ms. McLain doesn’t like getting a lot of attention, but on the day of her surprise, she got a lot of it. She likes to keep out of the spotlight, but works to help make the school a better place. McLain started the Pay it Forward Club to spread little acts of kindness.
Food Truck Friday: Fancy Pants Eggrolls

1 month ago | kait8.com | Macy Davis

NEWPORT, Ark. (KAIT) - It’s Food Truck Friday! Today, we’re highlighting Fancy Pants Eggrolls LLC & Kitchen. The food truck is run by Jason and Tracy Hosier. It’s a family business— their daughter helping out as well. Eggrolls are very unique items to develop a menu around. Jason came up with the idea when he went on vacation and had something similar. After that, he said that he felt like it was a calling from God to start up a food truck. His wife encouraged and helped him along the way.
K8 Investigates: COVID-19’s impact on education five years later

1 month ago | kait8.com | Macy Davis

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Five years after the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic a global health crisis, it forced people to learn and work under a new normal for years. Since then, everyone felt the impact of the pandemic in some way, with schools immediately figuring out new ways for education. Schools had to limit contact between students and staff, masks were mandated, and milestone events like graduations and performances were canceled.
Homes evacuated, roads flooded near Black River

2 months ago | kait8.com | Macy Davis

LAWRENCE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - People in Lawrence County are keeping a watch on the Black River. Heavy rains since Friday have caused the river to rise. As of 9 a.m. Sunday, April 6, the Black River at Black Rock had reached 29.7 feet. Roads around Main Street were completely submerged. Some highways in the surrounding areas were also closed due to water rushing over them. Jessica Medlock works at the Kum & Go off Highway 412. She’s also a member of the city council.
Poinsett County reports downed trees, power lines after Wednesday storms

2 months ago | actionnews5.com | Macy Davis

POINSETT COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - Poinsett County is reporting damage after tornado-warned storms moved through the area Wednesday evening. Captain Jay-Ryan Woods with the Poinsett County Sheriff’s Office said the county is mostly dealing with downed trees and power lines. The good news, he said there were no reports of damage to farm shops or residences. Although there was no major damage in the county, he considers everyone in the area lucky, especially looking at other parts of Northeast Arkansas.

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