The Finance and Administration Council Committee discussed reapplying for RAISE Grant funding on Tuesday, which would see Jonesboro, Paragould and Brookland partner to expand “regional connectivity” between the cities.
	
	Local nonprofit Fisher Street Community in Action (FSCIA) needs toy donations as it holds its 8th annual Christmas Toy Drive and Giveaway.
	
	The Fisher Street Community in Action (FSCIA) started serving free soup every Wednesday to combat hunger in Jonesboro.
	
	“We collected over 2,600, which is great because last year we did 1,500.”
	
	“We were just doing our jobs. It’s surprising because we don’t do it for recognition at all. We do it because we want to help others.”
	
	A Jonesboro Girl Scout working on her Gold Award is looking to combat food insecurity with her Holiday Seasoning and Spice Kits.
	
	As participants put the finishing touches on their floats for the 77th Annual Christmas Parade, here are a few last-minute things for you to remember.
	
	Edward Salo, an A-State history professor, was sworn in Tuesday at the Pentagon by Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth.
	
	Annie Camp EAST students are preparing for their annual EAST Feast on Dec. 20 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Annie Camp Junior High School (ACJH).
	
	Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver addressed the Northeast Arkansas Tea Party (NEATP) during their meeting Monday night at the Golden Corral in Jonesboro.