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Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro Holds 2025 Passing of the Crow...

Triple Swing Takes Guests Back to the '80s...

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Ozark Mission Project Provides Week of Service in Jonesboro...

Downtown Jonesboro Hosts Patriotic Tribute...

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The Occasions Lady and The Privilege of Paying it Forward

by Audrey PoffIt’s hard to believe that 22 years ago this month, we gathered with colleagues, mentors, family and friends as we debuted the first issue of Jonesboro Occasions at a launch party at the 501 Club. Jeff Hankins, my longtime friend and former business partner, and I had worked together previously – first on the staff of The Herald, the student-run newspaper at A-State, and later on ...

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The Cardiologist's Wife: Understanding Hormone Replacement Therapy

by Lisa Tedder In July, we discussed how the hormones estrogen, progesterone and testosterone function in the female body and what happens during perimenopause and menopause. As we continue the discussion, this month’s column focuses on hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a hot topic on social media and among women as recent research has evolved our understanding of the benefits and potentia...

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Occasions’ Arts Season Preview Featuring the Shows and Exhibits of the 2025-2026 Season

As another steamy summer begins to fade into the horizon, the creative pulse of the city begins to beat a little stronger. From the hush before a stage curtain rises to the quiet awe of a freshly curated gallery wall, the 2025–26 arts season for local nonprofits is ready to dazzle, inspire and stir the soul.      Whether patrons are season-ticket holders or simply looking for a ni...

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Events

Saturday, August 2: Disney's 101 Dalmatians Kids : The Foundation of Arts will present Young Artist Theatre: “Disney’s 101 Dalmatians Kids” at The Forum Theatre with performances at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are available online or at The Forum Box Office. For more information, call (870) 935-2726 or visit foajonesboro.org​.​​

Saturday, August 2: A-State Football Kickoff Party : The Arkansas State Athletics Department will host its third annual A-State Football Kickoff Party at Embassy Suites in Jonesboro. The event begins at 4 p.m. with a silent auction, shopping and live music by Hayden McClain, followed by a football-themed reception with the coaching staff, dinner and a program featuring Head Coach Butch Jones and emcee Matt Stolz. The evening concludes with an exclusive Overtime Reception for select sponsors. Tickets and sponsorships are available at onecau.se/2025kickoffparty or by contacting Miya Garrett at (870) 275-8215.

Saturday, August 2: Stuff the Bus 2025 : United Way of Northeast Arkansas will hold Stuff the Bus 2025 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Walmart locations across Craighead, Cross, Greene, Lawrence, Mississippi, Poinsett and Randolph counties. This regional school supply drive spans seven counties and supports 20 school districts throughout Northeast Arkansas. All donated supplies are delivered directly to local schools ahead of the new school year. For more information, call (870) 935-3658 or visit uwnea.org/stuffthebus.

Saturday, August 2: Auditions for "The Savannah Sipping Society" : The Foundation of Arts in Jonesboro will hold auditions for “The Savannah Sipping Society” at 10 a.m. on Aug. 2 and 2 p.m. on Aug. 3. Auditions will take place at the Arts Center, located at 328 South Main St. in Downtown Jonesboro. For more information, call (870) 935-2726 or visit foajonesboro.org.

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The Transformative Power of The Foundation of Arts

By Audrey Hanes, Photography by Melissa Donner

For close to 40 years, The Foundation of Arts has played a vital role in supporting and growing the arts in the City of Jonesboro. The 2025-26 season promises to be more exciting than ever, thanks in-part to new Executive Director Stephanie Epps and her vision for the nonprofit organization to transform people by helping them discover their inner artists. 

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