The Helping Our Wolves Learn or HOWL Transition Program, located on the Arkansas State University, is committed to providing a positive learning experience for students with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism.

Region 8 has a wonderful tradition of giving back. And this week is another opportunity.

Right here in the breadbasket of the world, one in four children does not have enough to eat.

This weekend, First National Bank Arena will be turned into an outdoor oasis.

Wash your hands before you leave the bathroom and before you eat.

In light of the recent Westside gun incident, it's important more than ever we speak up when we notice something wrong.

It's the UCP Telethon, Sunday on KAIT-NBC and KAIT-CW, from noon to 6 p.m.

On Jan. 20, let us take time to reflect and honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Anyone who can donate blood is a hero. This week, YOU have the opportunity to help save lives.

It's January and that means our promise to eat healthy, exercise and whatever other new year's resolution we make begins.

The Administration and officers of the Jonesboro Police Department are proud to have the opportunity to serve such a diverse, dynamic and growing city.

A Better Region 8 focuses on providing hope to children who need it most with Christmas around the corner.

It's time for us to give college academics the same attention and recognition we give college athletics.

A Better Region 8 discusses the 2020 budget for the city of Jonesboro and looks ahead to the future for the city government.

In this guest editorial, the fight continues to rename a road in Jonesboro after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Once again, Region 8 stepped up to the plate, providing over 200,000 meals during last week's Fill the Food Bank.

We should not only thank and help our veterans today, but we should thank them and help them everyday in any way we can.

After numerous shots-fired calls, the city of Jonesboro is looking to Big Brother for help.

A Better Region 8 discusses the legacy of former President Jimmy Carter and how everyone should leave behind a legacy everyone can respect.

Here we are about to enter the year 2020 and we, as a city, can’t figure out how to rename a city street in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Settling the wet/dry debate in Craighead County once and for all.

A Better Region 8 takes a look at how we can raise awareness regarding teen suicide and suicide in general.

University of Georgia fans showed up Saturday wearing pink to honor the memory and legacy of Wendy Anderson.

We see leaders on both sides of this issue.

William “Chester” Cole, 63, was pronounced dead at the scene. At least eight children were injured in the crash, including Cole’s granddaughter who was also a passenger, according to his family.

A Better Region takes a look at stamping out bullying others just because we support different things.

Once again, police are asking for the public to come forward when it comes to solving crimes.

Over the weekend the Federal Bureau of Investigation sent a notice to area police and school districts letting them know they'd received information about a threat to schools in Arkansas and Kentucky.

State health information shows that last year, there were more opioid prescriptions filled in Arkansas than there are people.

Jonesboro got a lot busier this past weekend when Arkansas State University students arrived back on campus.

When voters decide the fate of a one-percent sales tax, they'll also decide the fate of the city itself.

It’s been a fairly, quiet summer on the roads of Region 8.

31 people died over the weekend in two mass shootings. Now we as a nation begin the debate once again on how to respond to these tragedies.

Help Stuff the Bus this weekend with KAIT, the United Way, and area public schools.

A Better Region 8 talks about doubling down on washing your hands after another possible Hep A exposure was reported last week.

We thought we’d send one lucky Region 8 student back to school in style.

Region 8 News takes time to thank those who provide cooling equipment for our local law enforcement in dangerous heat conditions.

DHS is "fishing" for new foster families, mentors, and volunteers in Greene County.

A Better Region 8 discusses the Bono Lake project and why it's time to cut our losses and focus on other projects.

Thank you, Bobby Willis, for making this A Better Region 8.