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Even after "Fill the Food Bank", the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas still needs help to feed the hungry ahead of the holidays.

Whether it be social media posts, phone calls, emails, text messages, or other channels, multiple scams have been sent out this year attempting to access your personal information.

A 93-year-old woman died Monday afternoon in a two-vehicle collision.

After a year with over 25 $1 billion disasters across the country, the American Red Cross is asking people for help during the holiday season.

Jonesboro’s newest signs are stirring up the chat on social media.On Friday, Jonesboro Unlimited shared pictures of the new Jonesboro sign on Facebook. It’s a sign that welcomes drives across different parts of Jonesboro.

Sharp County Sheriff Shane Russell said his department was awarded $341,390.32 from the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership.

Community members gathered to celebrate the start of the Christmas season.

A variety of local vendors and small business owners sold their goods to community members.

This is the seventh year in a row Monk has given back to his hometown during the holiday season, but Monk did not attend the event.

The City of Jonesboro is upgrading its signage as the city works on its new branding campaign.

The Northeast Arkansas Food Bank has released its annual numbers following Friday’s food drive.

Henry Lockhart turned seven on Nov. 7, but for the last two years, he hasn’t wanted to receive any gifts from friends and family but rather give them to people who may need them more.

John 3:16 Ministries of Charlotte has been accepting men for year now, but as of this week, the program will accept a limited number of women through its new John 3:16 Wings ministry.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, as well as state cabinet members, have made stops in Mena and Hot Springs for the “Capitol for the Day” tour.

Blytheville is home to one of the most beautiful light displays in the area, Lights of Delta is set to kick off Monday and it is a culmination of months of hard work.

A small-town movie theater in Mississippi County is celebrating a special birthday.

Several Northeast Arkansas city leaders met in Paragould on Wednesday to discuss the findings of the feasibility study that would bring a regional airport to the area.

Entergy Arkansas is investing in the lives of its customers by providing funding for a major workforce development initiative in Northeast Arkansas.

Cars flooded in to receive free food for about an hour before supplies ran out.

The new water park will feature a lap pool, a lazy river, and three different water slides that can be used year-round.

Only a fraction of Monette residents went to the polls Tuesday for a special election.

Recently, K8 News has received reports of a spam popup appearing when users click on one of our story links in Facebook.

Those who are hungry, homeless, or lonely can enjoy a free Thanksgiving meal.

Paragould will host the next meeting to discuss bringing a regional airport to Northeast Arkansas.

The city of Paragould is bringing life back to a historic building. On Tuesday, the city announced a partnership with First National Bank to revitalize the downtown area. The city and First National Bank will split the $4 million tag on the project.

Craighead County’s National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is hosting a turkey giveaway.

The Arkansas Blue Cross Blue Shield’s Blue and You Foundation announced schools in all 75 counties had been awarded grant funding to build a calming room on its campus, and must be installed by May.

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Police said the closure is set to last roughly 15 minutes.

Twilight Skating Rink is getting ready to close its doors but its not ready to say goodbye.On Monday the rink posted on Facebook that it planned to make the skating rink “mobile,” saying they’re not ready to leave Jonesboro without a skating option.