Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say
U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn’t mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building’s plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.
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Jonesboro gaming lounge to host fundraiser for Zachary’s Sensory Gym
Finding an environment where special needs children can play without feeling overwhelmed can sometimes be a challenge.
Jonesboro library wins two awards for “Your Library, Your Story” campaign
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library received both a Silver ADDY Award and a Judges’ Choice Award during the American Advertising Awards.
Porchlight Film Festival coming to downtown Jonesboro in April
“There’s really nothing like experiencing a film in a theater with people,” said festival director Lorenzo Balderas. “Having that intimacy of sharing and watching something, I think, is just a really cool experience.”
Jonesboro Rotaract Club to host informational meet-and-greet at Fat City Grill
A Rotaract Club is a Rotary International-sponsored organization for young adults to develop leadership and professional skills while engaging in community service.
Oasis Arts and Eats Fest set for April in downtown Jonesboro
“Oasis Arts and Eats Fest is like a celebration of all things art. Culinary arts, visual arts, performing arts, you name it, we want to feature it at Oasis.”
Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it
One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.
Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes
A group of Jonesboro students is working together to make sure medical attention can be quickly provided during recess.
What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking
Picture this: It’s lunchtime in the 1960s, and you’re out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.
Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a “big week” of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.