A Santa for All Seasons

by Audrey Poff, photography by Melissa Donner  For Steve Southard, it’s not the memories of Santa’s visits from his childhood that impact his role as one of the most sought-after Santas in Northeast Arkansas. Most of those childhood memories have faded over the years, but the giving spirit and generosity of his parents remains and continues to inspire him today. Southard, a longtime resid...

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Sweet Creations Help Habitat for Humanity Build Homes

by Emily Merrell, photography by Lindsey Spencer This holiday season, members of the community can show their support for Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Arkansas by voting for their favorite cookie creation in the nonprofit’s second annual Gingerbread House Competition. Businesses and individuals can enter the competition by paying an entrance fee and are invited to build their masterpieces a...

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A-State Partners with Arkansas Hunters To Feed the Hungry

submitted by Arkansas State University The Arkansas State University College of Agriculture Meat Market will partner with Arkansas Hunters Feeding the Hungry (AHFH) to produce and distribute shelf snack sticks for school children across the state in efforts to battle food insecurity. According to the USDA Economic Research Service, nearly 17% of Arkansas households were food insecure at some point...

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