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The Occasions Lady and A Biting Donkey

I recently had the opportunity to take photos of a friend’s granddaughter on a spring-like day last month. Late in the afternoon, we headed toward the A-State campus to take some photos near the former location of the Bill and Alice Nix Petting Zoo. What started as a simple petting zoo on campus has since evolved into a signature event that celebrates Arkansas’ agricultural heritage and the fu...

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The Cardiologist's Wife: Sleep Tight

Sleep is one of the most important things we need for optimal physical and mental health, as this is when the body rests and repairs itself and the brain consolidates memories and removes toxic waste. Regular restful sleep helps with cognitive functioning, mood, the immune system, muscle recovery, tissue repair, appetite control, alertness and reduces risk for developing chronic diseases. Sleep de...

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Designer Bag Bingo to Benefit NEA Children’s Advocacy Center

The Northeast Arkansas Children’s Advocacy Center will host its inaugural Blingo night in March, a chic new fundraiser featuring 10 rounds of bingo with high-end designer handbags as prizes, along with gourmet food, signature cocktails and couture displays, all in support of children and families impacted by abuse. Founded in 2009 in Jonesboro through the vision and leadership of Sue McDaniel an...

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Events

Saturday, March 7: St. Bernards NICU Reunion : Join St. Bernards Medical Center for a morning filled with fun activities, games and valuable resources for families as it celebrates its NICU graduates at the St. Bernards NICU Reunion. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at St. Bernards Auditorium, located at 505 E. Washington Ave. For more information, call (870) 207-7300 or visit stbernards.info.

Thursday, March 12: Rotary Pot O' Gold : The Rotary Club of Jonesboro will present its annual Pot O’ Gold Fundraiser from 6-11 p.m. at Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center. The event features an evening of food, fellowship and prizes benefiting local service initiatives. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit jonesborouniversityrotary.org.

Friday, March 13: Community Wellness Screening : St. Bernards Healthcare will host a free Community Wellness Screening at St. Bernards Auditorium from 7-10 a.m. The screening measures blood pressure, height, weight, BMI, anemia, glucose and hemoglobin A1C. A free lipid panel and a colon cancer screening will also be available. Fasting at least 12 hours is suggested for accurate results. Info: email tdunigan@sbrmc.org or visit stbernards.info.

Friday, March 13: Designer Bag Blingo : The Northeast Arkansas Children’s Advocacy Center (NEACAC) will host Bling O, its inaugural fundraiser and one-of-a-kind ladies’ night out. The event will feature designer handbag and jewelry prizes, gourmet cuisine and curated cocktails. For more information, contact NEACAC Director of Development and Community Education Dana Housley at (870) 761-2746 or by email at dana@neacac.net.

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Cover Story

Abe’s Place: Jonesboro’s Jazzy New Dining Experience

by Audrey Hanes, photography by Melissa Donner

Named Abe’s Place after owner Dr. Robert Abraham, a new fine dining venue in Jonesboro’s Greensborough Village is now serving up delectable menu items with a side of jazzy entertainment and fun atmosphere. 

When Abraham retired after a long, successful career as a neurosurgeon at NEA Baptist Clinic, he and his future wife, Carolyn Coleman, decided to bring a new kind of dining experience to Jonesboro that would capture their love for good music and appreciation for fine dining.

   

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