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Make a date with Mrs. Claus

Make a date with Mrs. Claus

 

While her husband and his elves are busy making toys, Mrs. Claus is preparing for her annual visit to the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

The annual Tea with Mrs. Claus will be held Sunday, December 4, at 2 p.m.

In addition to snacks and story time, featuring The Three Bears' Christmas, Mrs. Claus will bring along her loyal puppets to help out.

As in years past, Mrs. Claus will still need some assistance from her audience.

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Let's see your holiday spirit

Let's see your holiday spirit

 

Whether you live in Jonesboro or Strawberry

It's time to deck the halls and trim the tree,

With decorations and light

In advance of that special night.

If you think it will please that jolly old elf,

Send us a photo you took yourself,

Something that shows your holiday cheer

And we will share it with your friends far and near.

 

Email your Christmas photos to YourRegion8@kait8.com and we'll post them to your community website.  We may even share them on the air.

Happy belated birthday!

Happy belated birthday!

 

Happy belated birthday to Christopher Shawn Danner.

On Sunday, November 27, he celebrated his 22nd birthday.

Christopher, whose home is in Cherokee Village, is studying graphic design at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.

Have a birthday, anniversary or wedding announcement you would like to share?

Send a photo along with the details, including where you live, to YourRegion8@kait8.com.

Young hunter's milestone

Young hunter's milestone

 

On Thanksgiving Day, while many people were busy stuffing themselves with turkey and dressing, Tamela Foshee was in the woods marking a milestone.

This 16-year-old hunter from Brookland killed her first deer in Columbia County.

Have a photo you would like to share with Your Region 8?  Just send it along with the information, including where you live, to YourRegion8@kait8.com.

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Snow possible in part of eastern Arkansas

JONESBORO, AR (AP) - Snow is in the forecast for northeast and east-central Arkansas.

The National Weather Service says a low pressure system meeting with cold air may drop snow late Monday and early Tuesday from Brinkley to Jonesboro.

Heavier snowfall is forecast for southwestern Tennessee and northern Mississippi.

The weather service says the precipitation is to dissipate Tuesday morning as the weather system moves to the east.

A winter weather advisory is posted for several eastern Arkansas counties.

Holiday decoration brings family time, safety hazards

JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) - The days following Thanksgiving are filled with holiday traditions like shopping, Christmas tree decoration and for some, decorating their house and yard for the holidays.

But with all the sights and sounds of the holidays, comes hazards to personal safety and property. The stringing of hundreds of lights on trees and homes can increase the risk of fire, so it's important to do things the right way.

Some safety tips to keep in mind offered by FEMA are:

Meeting for prostate cancer survivors

Meeting for prostate cancer survivors

 

The Arkansas Prostate Cancer Foundation (APCF) will hold a Peer Network meeting Thursday, December 1, at 6 p.m at the UAMS Center on Aging Northeast, 303 E. Matthews in Jonesboro.

The meetings are held the first Thursday of each month and are open to all prostate cancer survivors and their families.  They're a "safe and confidential environment" where attendees can talk about their experiences and gain much-needed support.