It was a mixture of Major League Baseball history and local community support Monday night as 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein and author/entrepreneur Ashley Eckstein visited Jonesboro.
The lodge said the event is dedicated to thanking those who protect and serve communities, offering a free meal to all law enforcement, firefighters, and first responders.
“Fifty years of anything is a big deal,” said Bay Harvest Festival co-chairwoman Tami Hamilton Williams. “Our community looks forward to this every year. Everybody gets together, takes the time to fellowship with each other.”
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The program emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world application, equipping leaders to immediately apply what they learn within their organizations and communities.
According to an update shared on the Pumpkin Hollow Facebook page, the decision was made out of an abundance of caution regarding the upcoming temperatures.
Arkansas State University is celebrating Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month beginning today (Sept. 15), with events and programming through Oct. 14.
“It’s extremely important, especially this time of year,” said Salvation Army of Jonesboro office coordinator Holly McLeod. “We feel like it is very important that we are diligent in making sure the need is met.”
Tables with voter registration forms will be set up near the main entrances of the library lobby throughout the day.
In honor and remembrance of the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, NEA Baptist hosted a free breakfast Friday morning to recognize and thank local first responders.