The resolution to purchase three lots of land, including property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood, was sent back to the Finance and Administration Council Committee.
The collection is part of the nationwide Operation Santa Paws which runs from Dec. 1 to 24.
Donations for the giveaway are being accepted up until Dec. 18.
Work will begin soon on 45 new bus shelters.
The ASU System Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Robin Myers as its interim president during its December meeting.
The ASU System Board of Trustees on Friday approved several construction and improvement projects for the A-State campus.
The Salvation Army of Jonesboro will be reopening its overnight warming shelter beginning Sunday, with temperatures forecasted to plunge below freezing.
Hosted by St. Bernards Hospice, participants bring ornaments to hang on the St. Bernards Memorial Christmas Tree.
City council will consider the budget at its next meeting on Dec. 16.
Hosted by Neighbors in Need NEA and the McCullough-Watkins Youth Foundation (MWYF), the Christmas Community Picnic aims to feed over 3,000 people.