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The NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation's Medicine Assistance Program helps people in our region who may not be able to afford the medications they need. Johnathan Reaves profiles this program in today's Making a Difference feature.... 

The annual Fort Lincoln Freedom Fest takes place Saturday, April 27th in DeValls Bluff.  This event celebrates the Civil War Heritage of east Arkansas.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves tells about this free event that will attract thousands of visitors to get a first hand look at Civil War history. 

The annual Walk MS Event in Jonesboro takes place this Saturday.  On this edition of Making a Difference, learn about Multiple Sclerosis and how this event provides support for those who suffer from this disease.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves tells more in this report. 

The sixth annual St. Bernards Medical Group Health and Fitness Expo takes place April 19th through the 21st at the Convocation Center in Jonesboro.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves talks with Executive Director of St. Bernards Medical Group Christina Ryan about this weekend's event.

Five concerts featuring the works of Dr. David Maslanka will be held at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro.  Marty Scarbrough tells more in this Spotlight on the Arts interview. 

A celebrity softball tournament and other ball games are taking place this weekend as part of a fundraiser to place the largest Miracle League Ballpark in America in Jonesboro.  Softball Coordinator Sharon Turman tells more about Miracle League and how it will make a positive impact in the lives of those with disabilities.  KASU has this interview with Turman. 

This year's 19th annual Delta Symposium takes place in Jonesboro.  This year's event features the Acoustic Blues Contest, the Delta Roots Music Festival and more.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves speaks with Dr. Gregory Hanson about the symposium. 

The 19th Annual Delta Symposium takes place at Arkansas State University, as well as other locations in Jonesboro.  A complete list of events is on the community calendar, just click on "Events" button.  Dr. Gregory Hanson tells about this year's events and tells about some of the guest speakers that will appear.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves tells more.

The production Schoolhouse Rock Live! takes place at the Forum in Downtown Jonesboro.  KASU's Marty Scarbrough talks with the Foundation of the Arts Community Development Director Kristi Pulliam about this performance and other activities during this Spotlight on the Arts feature.

The a cappella group Voice Play will perform in Riceland Hall of the Fowler Center at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro this Sunday, April 21 at 2:00 p.m.  In this Spotlight On The Arts feature, KASU's Marty Scarbrough speaks with Geoff Castellucci of the group who describes the ensemble's unique approach to a cappella music.