Hayden Savage
Multimedia journalist and reporter
Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Hayden Savage joined Region 8 News as a multimedia journalist in June of 2022. He graduated from the Mammoth Spring High School in 2020 and is currently a student at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, majoring in Creative Media Production.
Hayden Savage joined Region 8 News as a multimedia journalist in June of 2022.
Hayden Savage joined Region 8 News as a multimedia journalist in June of 2022.(KAIT)
Hayden is a familiar face to KAIT, as he worked as an associate producer in 2020. He also has experience in radio news, working with South Central Missouri radio group.
During Hayden’s time in radio, he was honored with six broadcast media awards from the Missouri Broadcasters Association and Arkansas College Media Association.
Hayden is a major sports fan, cheering for both the Razorbacks and the Red Wolves. Being a major hometown guy, he spends much of his time in Mammoth Spring, enjoying the Spring River.
To contact Hayden with news tips or story ideas, find him on facebook.com/haydensavagekait, @haydens_kait on Twitter, or email hayden.savage@kait8.com
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:24 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
A piece of legislation in the Arkansas Senate hopes to recruit veterinarians to the rural parts of the state.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:32 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
Future elections in Arkansas could look a bit different thanks to actions at the state capitol.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:13 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
The courthouse at the square in Salem is still in use to this day but needs significant repairs.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 6:31 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
Help for those struggling with addiction in a Northeast Arkansas county could be on the way.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 2:50 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
The two bridges new Cherokee Village Town Center on Highway 175, are part of the overflow plan for Lake Thunderbird and are always impassible after it rains.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 10:31 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville would be named the National Cold War Center if passed.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 7:09 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
New County Judge Kenneth Crow named former Sharp County OEM Director Jeremy Langston as the new director.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 6:49 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage and Region 8 Newsdesk
The Izard County Sheriff’s Office has identified a body found Sunday in a car submerged in the White River.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 6:30 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
Road crews in the Natural State are preparing for winter weather that could impact travel on Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 5:58 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
The school says the money will be used toward its chemistry of foods course that teaches students science while in the kitchen.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 5:10 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
Hardy Police Chief Scott Rose explained his department has placed its mobile surveillance unit on the property, hoping to catch whoever might show up.
Updated: Dec. 14, 2022 at 11:31 AM CST
|By Hayden Savage
A pocket park, which is a smaller form of a park, will be built on the south side of Main Street.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 6:37 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
Back in 1982, the city of Hardy fell victim to historic flooding from the Spring River.
Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 7:44 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
Officials said the bridge was closed due to structural issues found during a routine inspection.
Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 4:55 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
The current structure is a low water crossing and, more time than not is deemed impassible when water levels are high.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 2:52 PM CST
|By Hayden Savage
The Highland Middle School beat dozens of statewide schools for several education honors.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2022 at 5:44 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
Officials with ArDOT said it’s a year-round job to keep equipment and supplies ready for the winter months.
Updated: Oct. 8, 2022 at 1:25 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage and Jordan Gartner
A special moment shared from an Arkansas-area Starbucks is catching a lot of attention while helping spread a few smiles.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2022 at 6:10 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
Shane Russell will take over as the Sharp County Sheriff on Jan. 1 due to being unopposed in the November general election.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:56 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce is preparing for the annual “Beatles at the Ridge” festival in Walnut Ridge.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2022 at 6:43 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
Roadwork will be occurring on a stretch of Highway 63 in Lawrence, Greene, and Craighead County.
Updated: Aug. 22, 2022 at 7:51 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
A landmark in North Central Arkansas is welcoming back visitors for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Aug. 18, 2022 at 6:44 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
As college approaches for many at Arkansas State University, the warning to be aware is more important than ever.
Updated: Aug. 17, 2022 at 5:40 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
Some Arkansas residents need to brace for higher electric bills.
Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 5:46 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
A study showed wages had increased across the board to keep retention rates high and turnover rates low.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 7:38 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he is committed to helping farmers in a statement on Monday, Aug. 8, but some are beginning to question his words.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 6:33 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
Multiple state legislators have spoken out, asking teachers to contact their school board members and superintendents and ask the same questions.
Updated: Jul. 26, 2022 at 5:55 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
With the increase in prices across the board and a historic drought, the quality of cattle across the state of Arkansas could suffer.
Updated: Jul. 22, 2022 at 8:54 AM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
The Jim Hinkle Spring River Fish Hatchery near Mammoth Spring is the only state-run trout hatchery in Arkansas.
Updated: Jul. 20, 2022 at 6:20 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
The temporary ban comes as the threat of avian flu continues to sweep through Arkansas.
Updated: Jul. 19, 2022 at 7:51 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
Acting Park Superintendent Adam Davis said numbers are up everywhere, adding some records were even broken at the end of the park’s fiscal year, which ended in June.
Updated: Jul. 13, 2022 at 7:22 PM CDT
|By Hayden Savage
The 128th annual Old Soldiers Reunion continues through Saturday, July 16, in Mammoth Spring at the State Park Sports Fields.
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