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The Occasions Lady and The Embrace of the Butterfly

As Mother’s Day approaches, I find myself somewhat lost as I try to navigate the future without my parents. I was blessed to have them with me into their late 80s, but now that they are gone, so are most of the family traditions that we shared with them. When my mother took her last breath last fall, I instantly became both an adult orphan and the matriarch of our family. I was prepared for neit...

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The Cardiologist's Wife: Determining Heart Disease Risk

Last month, we learned what lipids are, how they function in our body and what can happen if one’s lipid levels are too high. This month, Dr. Barry Tedder, board certified cardiologist and lipidologist, explains how he uses the data from a lipid panel to determine a patient’s long-term risk for developing heart disease and whether treatment would be beneficial. “When I look at a lipid p...

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Biscuits & Grace: Serving Up Heirloom Memories

For Jill Allison Bruner, cooking was a skill and a love that was passed down through generations of women in her family. Through Biscuits & Grace, Bruner has found a way to share her tried-and-true Southern home cooking with the community, one blueberry sausage ball at a time. Bruner says she comes from a long line of special women who had a passion for cooking, which was instilled in her from a v...

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Events

Friday, May 16: Local MPact Butterflies & Bloom : Local Mpact will host its annual Butterflies & Bloom event at The Gardens at Harmony, located at 4517 E. Parker Rd. in Jonesboro, at 7 p.m. Participants are invited to enjoy a butterfly release, flower-themed activities and more. All proceeds will benefit families that have endured infant loss. For more information, visit localmpact.net.

Friday, May 16: FOA Spring Showcase : The Forum Theatre in Downtown Jonesboro will present The Foundation of Arts’ Spring Showcase at 7 p.m., featuring student performances in dance, music and theater. Tickets are available online or at The Forum Box Office. For more information, call (870) 935-2726 or visit foajonesboro.org.

Saturday, May 17: Story of Hope Benefit Brunch : Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas will host the Story of Hope Benefit Brunch at 9 a.m. at 801 S. Gee Street in Jonesboro. The event will include brunch items from Native Brew Works, Southern Confections and IV Kings Coffee. The event will include floral photo backdrops courtesy of Generations Floral Company and Bearded Bouquet, and live music on the patio by Natalie Pineda. Tickets are $55 each and include brunch and three drinks. Proceeds benefit human trafficking initiatives. Info: (870) 902-0677 or hopefoundnea.org.

Saturday, May 17: Judd Hill Farmers Market : The Judd Hill Farmers Market opens for the 2025 season at 3350 Aggie Road in Jonesboro. The market will take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. each Saturday. Local vendors will offer fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and more. Info: (870) 919-6166 or visit juddhillfoundation.org​​

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Cover Story

Coach Destinee Rogers and the Lady Red Wolves: Shooting for New Heights

By Audrey Hanes 

Photography by Melissa Donner and submitted by A-State Athletics

The 2024-25 season for the Arkansas State University Women’s Basketball Program was historic, with the team becoming the Sun Belt Conference Tournament Champions for the first time in program history, posting the first winning season since 2015-16 and making its first ever NCAA Tournament appearance. Head Coach Destinee Rogers has elevated the program to a new level, and she and her team are ready to up their game even more going into the next season.

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