The raffle-style fundraiser raised $250,000 to help three food banks in Region 8 to help ensure children don't go hungry.

Like many of you, I am proud to call Jonesboro home. But ignoring that we have a littering problem won’t make it go away.

A Better Region 8 looks at the recent bills in the state legislative session that deal with discrimination.

More rain is in the forecast this week.

KAIT and our parent company Gray Television announced a year-long initiative to help with healthcare access in the Appalachia and Mississippi Delta regions of the country.

We hope you get some time to take a road trip and unwind.

Gov. Hutchinson recently announced the easing back of restrictions by the end of March if Arkansans meet certain criteria. But some believe the decision is based on politics, not science.

We are all thawing out from the snow and deep freeze of the past couple of weeks. For many of us, it was just another workday.

UCP offers a number of services, from early intervention in infants to helping adults with CP live an independent life.

Hate speech of any kind on any of the Region 8 social media apps will not be tolerated.

As the pandemic rages on, there are numbers thrown out daily, even hourly. One number to focus on for Arkansas is cases per capita, which isn't positive right now.

The winter months are one of the most trying times for blood banks across America.

As we enter 2021, we at Region 8 News are taking this time to hit the reset button when it comes to our "A Better Region 8" editorials.

Most organizations accept money online, so it’s easy and convenient.

In more than 200 years of our nation’s history, women have made great strides and have come a tremendously long way.

Our local businesses and their employees need our support this year more than ever.

All we hear from our federal and state leaders is wear a mask, keep your distance, and wash your hands. But a lot of us don’t seem too interested in doing that.

Our annual Fill the Food Bank is Friday, Nov. 13, from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. at locations across Region 8.

We gather this time of year to honor and remember our military veterans.

It’s worth your time to vote, so make a plan and find the time.

This week we are well above 400 active confirmed COVID cases in the county.

Once you’re finished using something, don’t just drop or throw it wherever.

A Better Region 8 explores the Pink Warrior Walk, a way to honor those involved in the fight against breast cancer.

For the first time in a generation, Region 8's two largest cities will have two new mayors and the debate for the new mayors starts this week.

Jonesboro is home to more than 70,000 people but imagine 15-20,000 residents disappearing overnight.

A Better Region 8 tackles the creation of "Hope Week," meant to spread the message of the importance of hope in everyone's lives.

For thousands of families across Region 8 this week, the start of school represents a chance to return to normal.

So many are asking questions and many still aren't taking the pandemic seriously.

Join us and wear a mask so that other's don't lose their jobs or their livelihoods.

Be smart and responsible as the state of Arkansas slowly but surely begins to reopen. Be vigilant and wear masks in public.

When it comes to re-opening the state, it will come in phases. Let's trust the professionals who we're looking to to guide us through this reopening.

Help us help our neighbors with the virtual food drive, which runs until May 1.

As we continue to face trying times, let's do our best to find the positive.

Together, Region 8 will overcome and rebuild following the devastation caused by the tornado.

For many of us, this weekend gave us a much-needed deep breath as we accept what is happening, prepare and plan our next steps.

Let's hold on tight and make sure everyone is taken care of.

Don't let the fear of the coronavirus keep you from living. Simply use common sense and follow proper protocol to help prevent the spread of the virus.

In last week's State of the City address, the mayor rolled out a Keep Jonesboro Beautiful initiative.

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.