1+ hour, 52+ min ago  (326+ words) Seventeen-year-old Aaliya Turner of Jonesboro is preparing for a dream trip to Hawaii thanks to Make-A-Wish and support from Best Manufacturing. Turner, who lives with a blood disorder, was celebrated with a Hawaiian-themed sendoff and received travel gifts ahead of…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago  (69+ words) kjnbtv. com Arkansas Children's Hospital is helping teenagers prepare for summer babysitting jobs by opening registration for its Babysitting 101 class in Jonesboro. The course is designed for students ages 12 to 14 and covers the basics of babysitting, choking rescue, first aid,…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (94+ words) kjnbtv. com Jonesboro Public Schools is offering free summer meals for children ages 18 and under at three locations across the city. Meals are available Monday through Friday at Jonesboro High School through July 29, Annie Camp Junior High through June 26, and…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (180+ words) The Arkansas State University System is launching a new scholarship aimed at helping adult learners return to college or advance their careers. Officials say the privately funded program is designed for Arkansas residents who waited at least three years after…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (81+ words) kjnbtv. com Two local groups are creating a space for kids with special needs to just be kids. Community Connections and Miracle Kids Success Academy are hosting free weekly events, with art supplies and activities fully provided. The events are…...