Craighead County, AR – JonesboroRightNow.com – The 28th annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon is finally here, and communities in Craighead County have the opportunity to grant wishes through donations during this once-a-year event.

Hosted by the Jonesboro Media Group, KAIT, and Make-A-Wish Mid-South, the Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon is a beloved tradition in the region, collecting funds to grant wishes to children with critical illnesses.

There are various roadblocks set up throughout Northeast Arkansas to collect money from motorists. Last year’s event raised $547,341.90 with roadblocks set up in 17 cities.

“I just can’t thank people enough for believing in it and Make-A-Wish in the way that we do,” said Christie Matthews, JMG sales manager and on-air talent, after the 2025 event.

A list of the roadblocks is below. Volunteers will be collecting up until 6 p.m. Donations can also be made by calling (870) 933-8800 or by texting “Wish” to 43414.

HAVE-A-HEART ROADBLOCKS:

• Bay: Hwy 463 and Elder Street
  • To donate to this roadbloack text BAY to 43414.
• Bono: Old Hwy 63B at the stoplight
  • To donate to this roadbloack text BONO to 43414.
• Brookland: Hwy 49B and School Street
  • To donate to this roadbloack text BROOKLAND to 43414.
• Caraway: Hwy 158 and Hwy 135
  • To donate to this roadbloack text CARAWAY to 43414.
• Corning: Hwy 62 and Hwy 67
  • To donate to this roadbloack text CORNING to 43414.
• Harrisburg: Hwy 1 and Hwy 14
  • To donate to this roadbloack text HARRISBURG to 43414.
• Jonesboro: Highland Drive and Caraway Road
  • To donate to this roadbloack text HIGHLAND to 43414.
• Jonesboro: Red Wolf Boulevard and Nettleton Avenue
  • To donate to this roadbloack text REDWOLF to 43414.
• Leachville: 3rd and Main Street
  • To donate to this roadbloack text LEACHVILLE to 43414.
• Lepanto: Hwy 134 and Hwy 140
  • To donate to this roadbloack text LEPANTO to 43414.
• Marked Tree: Hwy 463 and Hester Park Drive
  • To donate to this roadbloack text MARKEDTREE to 43414.
• Paragould: Hwy 41 and Carroll Road
  • To donate to this roadbloack text PARAGOULD to 43414.
• Piggott: Hwy 62 at Main and 3rd Street
  • To donate to this roadbloack text PIGGOTT to 43414.
• Pocahontas: Park, Pyburn and Town Square
  • To donate to this roadbloack text POCAHONTAS to 43414.
• Rector: Hwy 49 and Hwy 90
  • To donate to this roadbloack text RECTOR to 43414.
• Trumann: Hwy 463 and Hwy 69
  • To donate to this roadbloack text TRUMANN to 43414.
• Walnut Ridge: Front Street and Main Street
  • To donate to this roadbloack text WALNUT to 43414.
• Weiner: Hwy 49 and Roadside Park
  • To donate to this roadbloack text WEINER to 43414.