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.
As the holiday season shifts into full gear, state and local law enforcement will be increasing their patrols to keep impaired drivers off the road.
Hosted by St. Bernards Hospice, participants bring ornaments to hang on the St. Bernards Memorial Christmas Tree.
Hosted by Neighbors in Need NEA and the McCullough-Watkins Youth Foundation (MWYF), the Christmas Community Picnic aims to feed over 3,000 people.
The Foundation of Arts will be presenting “Elf: The Musical Jr.” later in December.
Free and open to the public, the nonprofit hopes to give out 600 meals this year.
Roads in downtown Jonesboro will be temporarily closed Friday and Saturday for Christmas events.
The Jonesboro E911 Center has set a goal for each dispatcher to receive holiday cheer throughout the season.
Combined with everything else that has to be done around the holidays, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Jonesboro Right Now has put together some tips on how to stay sane this shopping season.