Monette Christmas Parade rescheduled
The Monette Christmas Parade has been rescheduled due to weather.
Lifestyle
Nearly half of US teens are online ‘constantly,’ Pew report finds
Nearly half of American teenagers say they are online “constantly” despite concerns about the effects of social media and smartphones on their mental health, according to a new report published Thursday by the Pew Research Center.
Jonesboro residents react to Sanders’ SNAP reform proposal
The governor says almost 23% of SNAP purchases are junk food, paid for with taxpayers money.
EDITORIAL | The Downtown Sign Mess: A Call for Uniformity
The mishmash of street signs looks like overgrown weeds on a property needing to be condemned. It’s a visual hodge-podge…a flea market of signage.
FSCIA needing toys for its 8th annual Christmas Toy Drive and Giveaway
Local nonprofit Fisher Street Community in Action (FSCIA) needs toy donations as it holds its 8th annual Christmas Toy Drive and Giveaway.
How to bridge a retirement shortfall
Rather than looking to a single blockbuster solution to help make up for a savings gap, what if you were to consider a little bit of several prudent strategies—being willing to cut your standard of living a bit in retirement, working a bit longer, and investing a bit better, for example?
More beans and less red meat: Nutritionists weigh in on US dietary guidelines
Americans should eat more beans, peas and lentils and cut back on red and processed meats and starchy vegetables, all while continuing to limit added sugars, sodium and saturated fat.
A-State takes home awards in Jonesboro Christmas Parade
Arkansas State University was awarded first place for the Sound of the Natural State in the band competition and second place in the float competition in the 77th annual Jonesboro Christmas Parade.
Jordan’s donates over 2,600 toys for Christmas
“We collected over 2,600, which is great because last year we did 1,500.”
McMasters Celebrates 50 Years of Ministry
Friends and family gathered at Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Jonesboro to observe milestone