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GR8 Acts of Kindness
Hoxie teacher wins September Gr8 Acts of Kindness
Life has many ups and downs. Disappointments and triumphs.
August Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner inspires seniors
There’s joy in nearly every moment when the next winner in the Gr8 Acts of Kindness is around. You might even say he’s “The King” when it comes to finding ways to help seniors enjoy their Golden Years.
Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner Vermalene Smith retires
Vermalene Smith has worked with countless veterans and families, offering support and giving whenever she could.
July Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner lives to serve veterans
Vermalene Smith goes just about everywhere in search of answers for veterans in Craighead County.
Region 8 Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner feeds tremendous needs
You may not worry a bit about where your next meal is coming from.
Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner helps cancer patients through rough times
Kindness is appreciated throughout our lives. But, perhaps especially at the times when life is most difficult. When all hope is sometimes lost and struggle is a day-to-day occurrence.
Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner goes the extra mile to help others
He is not a teacher, but both children and adults have learned from the example he sets.
Disabled veteran finds reward in teaching youth
Dennis Mangrum enjoys the challenge of working with young people who struggle in school
Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner changes lives through music
“Because of you, hundreds of people have found their gift. Their gift with music and we have a gift for you,” I said. “You are the next winner in the Gr8 Acts of Kindness!”
Region 8’s “music man” is January’s Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner
John Gatling II has a way with bringing joy to people through music.
December Gr8 Acts of Kindness gives to others all year long
Paige Catt had no idea that KAIT and First Community Bank were waiting to make this big surprise.
Jonesboro pediatric dentist named Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner
It’s a Thursday and Dr. Misee Harris is busy working on patients.
GR8 Acts of Kindness: Mary Beth Smith
Region 8 News surprised the YOUNGEST recipient of the GR8 Acts of Kindness award.
Mentor for young women named Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner
Quiandrea Borders, or “Miss Q” for short, mentors a group of young women every Tuesday night in Jonesboro and on weekends in her hometown of Hayti, MO. They learn how to deal with peer pressure, bullying and how to prepare for college.
Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner takes on bullying
Life can be so tough when you’re a kid. Add bullying at school and it can be almost unbearable. That’s why the next winner in the Gr8 Acts of Kindness decided to give children skills and knowledge for the REAL world.
Monette Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner ministers to the world
Rickey Copeland works to spread God's love through local and international projects.
Community gratitude overwhelms Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner
Jake Gilley couldn't hold back his emotions when community, family and friends turned out to surprise him.
GR8 Acts of Kindness: Jake Moore and Jennifer Gibbs
GR8 Acts of Kindness: Jake Moore and Jennifer Gibbs
Gr8 Acts of Kindness winners blend positivity into their business
Jennifer Gibbs and Jake Moore, co-owners of The Happy Blend, find their life's passion in giving others self-worth.
February Gr8 Acts of Kindness winner credited with changing lives
Patricia Fletcher asked Facebook friends to join her in prayer for her daughter. While that prayer hasn't been answered, hundreds of others have.
