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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 Jonesboro Civitan Club held an Easter Egg Hunt last week for the residents at the Jonesboro Human Development Center.  Learn more about the Civitan Club during this edition of Making a Difference.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves files this report.

More than half of Arkansans do not have Internet in their home, due to affordability and inaccessibility.  On this edition of Making a Difference, learn how Connect Arkansas is connecting more people to the Internet.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves files this report.

Special Olympics Arkansas has its annual games at Arkansas State University coming up April 19th.  In this edition of Making a Difference, learn about the Special Olympics, and how the organization makes a positive impact in the lives of the athletes who participate.  KASU's Johnathan Reaves files this report.

Almost 19 percent of Arkansas families live below the poverty line and can't afford enough food to eat.  On this edition of Making a Difference, KASU's Johnathan Reaves explores the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and tells about how they are working with food banks and food pantries to make a positive impact in the region.