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Christmas Brings Hope prepares for 40th year of food distribution in Independence County

BATESVILLE, Ark. — The annual Christmas Brings Hope program is preparing for its 40th year of providing holiday food assistance to Independence County families in need. Organizers expect to distribute between 1,000 and 1,200 boxes of food this holiday season. Speaking on 1340 KBTA and Arkansas 103.3 KWOZ with White River Now’s Chad Whiteaker, organizer Ted Hall emphasized the high community need for food assistance and highlighted the decades-long collaboration behind the effort.

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Pancakes, Photos, and Quilts: Breakfast with Santa scheduled for Dec. 5

BATESVILLE, Ark. — The annual community holiday tradition, Breakfast with Santa, is scheduled for Friday, December 5, at the Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, located at 775 East Boswell in Batesville. The morning event features a pancake breakfast, a silent auction showcasing items and gift certificates donated by local businesses,...

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Trash, Recycling Pickup Schedules in Jonesboro to be Adjusted for Veterans Day Holiday

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Sanitation schedules for the City of Jonesboro will be adjusted on Wednesday in recognition of Veterans Day. According to a social media update from the city, its offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday.

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Veterans Day 2026: Deals, Free Meals, and What’s Closed in Jonesboro

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – In honor of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, several national chains with locations across Jonesboro are offering free meals and discounts to say “thank you” to those who have served. Because Veterans Day is a federal holiday, several...

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NEA Baptist physician recommends flu shot, handwashing ahead of holidays

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - As temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors, an NEA Baptist physician is encouraging families to take steps to protect themselves and others from the flu this holiday season. Dr. Logan Best, a family medicine physician with NEA Baptist, recommends getting a flu shot to...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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From U.S. Marine Machinist to Arkansas Manufacturer

For Nick Ross of Jonesboro, machining was not simply a trade he discovered after leaving the military. Ross received his first machining certification while serving in the United States Marine Corps. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he used those skills to provide machining support for troops in the field. In the combat environment, equipment had to function, resources could be limited, and problems had to be solved.

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Christmas at the Park returns to Jonesboro Nov. 26

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Christmas at the Park returns to Joe Mack Campbell Park on Thursday, Nov. 26, with more than 400,000 lights, new attractions and, for the first time, a Christmas Eve opening. The event, at 600 Harry Drive, runs through Dec. 24. On Christmas Eve, the first 200...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Local 4-H member launches community service project benefiting foster children

Ashley Beller, Kate Roberts (Image: Independence County 4H) Independence County 4-H member Kate Roberts has teamed up with The CALL of Sharp and Independence Counties to launch a community service project supporting local foster families and children. Roberts, appearing alongside Ashley Beller of The CALL on White River Now with...

Independence County, AR · 1d

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Two Black River Tech nursing students receive Leave A Legacy scholarships

Two nursing students at Black River Technical College are receiving scholarships designed to help ease the cost of becoming licensed nurses. BRTC has awarded the Leave A Legacy Scholarship to Ashlee Taber of Jonesboro and Carleigh Smith of Lafe. Taber is a 2022 graduate of Nettleton High School, while Smith...

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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Jonesboro city council passes no camping ordinance

Jonesboro has restricted overnight camping in city parks and city-owned parking lots to designated areas. Our Isaiah Collins tells us more about the safety concerns behind the ordinance and what kind of shelter is available for people who need a place to stay.

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Cooperative school celebrates observation deck

BONO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Lighthouse Education Cooperative celebrated a ribbon-cutting Nov. 11 for its nature observation deck. Fifty children and their parents gathered in a field between the freshly-constructed deck and a lake. The lake was bordered by a road connecting the school to the main road, on which...

Bono, AR · 1d

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Former Gov. Mike Beebe Donates Artwork to A-State Museum

Longtime Searcy resident and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has donated a significant work of art by former Arkansas artist V. L. Cox to the Bradbury Art Museum at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Arkansas State University announced the Mike Beebe art donation Monday, November 9, 2026. The donated artwork,...

Searcy, AR · 1d

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Shade Trees on Playgrounds Program Prepares for 25th Anniversary with New Application Timeline

Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Shade Trees on Playgrounds (STOP) program announced Tuesday that scheduling adjustments for the 2026–2027 school year. The program will shift its traditional application period and planting ceremonies from fall to spring. The Department will host a...

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