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Amanda Hanson

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Jonesboro, AR, United States

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Past articles by Amanda:

Best foods to eat during extreme temperatures

A Memphis dietician is sharing some great family-friendly tips to make sure your you’re getting the nutrients you need during the hot summer months. → Read More

Emergency responders conduct active shooter training on high school campus

Mid-South emergency responders will participate in active shooter training at Collierville High School May 27 starting at 7 a.m. → Read More

Meeting hopes to motivate in hospital revitalization project

Those spearheading the project to reopen the hospital in Kennett met Thursday night to present their progress to the public. → Read More

Woman describes frantic details of March 28, 2020 tornado

“We realized things really are not that important that it was your friends and relationship with God.” → Read More

Quorum Court votes to slash $100k from circuit clerk’s budget

Edwards spoke with Region 8 News, saying she did not see any of this coming. → Read More

Craighead County official terminated for violating ‘COVID policy’

Judge Day said Craighead County does not have a COVID-19 policy. → Read More

Couple celebrates 61st anniversary in ICU battling COVID-19

Myra and Louis Preston never imaged that they would be celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary in the Intensive Care Unit at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital. → Read More

Region 8 native talks battle rounds on NBC’s “The Voice”

Newport native Jim Ranger is letting his light shine on the national stage advancing to another round on NBC’s “The Voice.” → Read More

Toddler death investigation underway in Blytheville

The Blytheville Police Department is investigating the details surround a toddler’s death. → Read More

Jonesboro MAPC approved 2 rezoning requests

The Jonesboro Metropolitan Area Planning Commission discussed a couple of rezoning requests during Tuesday night’s regularly scheduled meeting. → Read More

Dillard’s set to re-open June 2, officials say

Officials said Friday that Dillard’s will be reopening after being damaged in the March 28 Jonesboro tornado. → Read More

Tornado response addressed in first virtual city council meeting

The virtual setting was the first order of business walked-on to the council agenda. → Read More

Blytheville man turns pickling passion into business

A Blytheville man is taking his pickling hobby and turning it into a career. → Read More

Jonesboro police investigating stabbing

Jonesboro police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Sunday evening. → Read More

Blytheville man turns pickling passion into business

A Blytheville man is taking his pickling hobby and turning it into a career. → Read More

Fans react to A-State’s clear bag policy at games

Arkansas State University fans spent the early part of Saturday enjoying the game day experience. → Read More

Law enforcement agencies celebrate graduation

The Jonesboro Police Department graduated 12 new officers throughout Craighead County. → Read More

Jonesboro community comes together to celebrate Juneteenth

Dozens of people came together in Jonesboro for the 2nd annual Juneteenth celebration. → Read More

Snowplow driver finds woman trapped inside car, buried in snow

The woman said she had been trapped for four or five hours, but officials think it was probably longer than that. → Read More

Senator pushing amendment to protect marijuana industry

A U.S. Senator plans to make another go to amend the First Step Act to protect the Marijuana industry in states where it is legal. → Read More