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Fisher Street Community in Action preparing for Christmas toy giveaway

Donations for the giveaway are being accepted up until Dec. 18.

Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise

A large study published by the science journal Nature Aging in November suggests that speaking multiple languages protects against more rapid brain aging, and that the effect increases with the number of languages.

Wreaths Across America Honors Veterans at Pine Log Cemetery

Veterans were remembered, honored and their legacies preserved Saturday during the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony

Central donates big wish contribution

The dealership made a $45,000 contribution to Make A Wish at the Christmas at the Park attraction Friday night

Experts share their top tips to save money this holiday season

From gifts to travel plans to grocery shopping, costs can pile up and become overwhelming, especially in a difficult economic environment. Holiday shopping can bring joy, but it’s important to stick to a budget and avoid going into debt, said shopping expert Trae Bodge.

Jonesboro community remembers lost loved ones at annual Moments of Remembrance event

Hosted by St. Bernards Hospice, participants bring ornaments to hang on the St. Bernards Memorial Christmas Tree.

Office holiday parties can be dreadful for introverts and people with social anxiety

For many introverts, shy individuals and people with social anxiety, mingling at parties is often draining or arouses uncomfortable emotions. The internal debate about whether or not to attend large get-togethers can get especially intense during the holiday season, a time when many workplaces celebrate with cocktail hours, gift exchanges and other forms of organized fun.

Jonesboro nonprofits to host Christmas Community Picnic, toy giveaway

Hosted by Neighbors in Need NEA and the McCullough-Watkins Youth Foundation (MWYF), the Christmas Community Picnic aims to feed over 3,000 people.

If you want that tattoo erased it’s going to hurt and it’s going to cost you

Some tattoos simply have to go for one reason or many others. But the process of taking them off is longer, much more costly and ouch — extremely more painful than getting them put on, according to professionals in the industry.

Brenda’s Table to host 5th annual Community Holiday Meal in Jonesboro

Free and open to the public, the nonprofit hopes to give out 600 meals this year.