In this edition of Making a Difference, KASU's Johnathan Reaves visits City Youth Ministries in Jonesboro. Learn how this organization is changing the lives of at-risk youth in the community. The program serves children in grades one through 12 with after school activities, homework help and support.
Starting Sunday, September ninth, Bluesfest takes place at Craighead Forest Park in the Bandshell. This is a free event that will also take place on the following two Sundays in September. KASU's Marty Scarbrough talks to Hairy Larry about this annual event.
Arkansas State University's Fowler Center has an outstanding performance series scheduled, with the first concert slated for the end of September. KASU's Marty Scarbrough continues his conversation with Fowler Center Director Dr. Wendy Hymes in this Spotlight on the Arts feature.
Arkansas State University's Fowler Center has a new director. In this edition of Spotlight on the Arts, KASU's Marty Scarbrough conducts this interview with Dr. Wendy Hymes.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Central Arkansas has opened its newest location in Jonesboro at Nettleton High School. On this edition of Making a Difference, KASU's Johnathan Reaves takes a look at this organization.
US Congressman Rick Crawford says quick work in needed on a farm bill. Crawford spoke to a crowd at Arkansas State University's and the University of Arkansas' 2012 Cotton Field Day at the Judd Hill Cooperative Research Station near Trumann. Crawford says an extension is likely, since a farm bill is due September 30th. KASU's Johnathan Reaves files this report.
New businesses owners face numerous challenges when they decide to start a business in Arkansas. The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center gives businesses the tools they need to succeed. KASU's Johnathan Reaves has more in this edition of Making a Difference.
Every day, the Children's Shelter in Walnut Ridge provides a safe place for children and their siblings who are removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect. In this edition of Making a Difference, KASU's Johnathan Reaves examines Children's Shelter and looks at some of the challenges they face.
A book detailing the life of Pauline Pfeiffer, the second wife of Ernest Hemingway, has been released. Dr. Ruth Hawkins is the author of "Unbelievable Happiness and Final Sorrow". The book details the role Pfeiffer had in Hemingway's career. KASU's Johnathan Reaves talks with Hawkins about the book in this report.
Dr. Hawkins will be at Arkansas State University's Cooper Alumni Center on Tuesday, August 28th from 3:30 to 5:30 for a book reading and book signing.
About six percent of Arkansas' population is Hispanic. On this edition of Making a Difference, KASU's Johnathan Reaves features the Hispanic Community Services, Inc. and looks at the work they are doing to help Hispanics and the community.
