Good morning, Jonesboro.

The 24th annual Duck Classic will return this December in Jonesboro as the NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation hosts an event over two days — with a banquet on Dec.

10 at First National Bank Arena and a tournament hunt on Dec. 11.

On Saturday, community volunteers donated 33,313 school supplies plus $9,970 in cash to help over 20 school districts prepare for the new school year; the 21st annual Stuff the Bus drive was organized by United Way and local partners.

Duck hunters in Trumann gathered Saturday to oppose new AGFC guidelines that would cut party sizes, restrict hunting areas, and limit permits at St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA — a move they say threatens long-established local traditions, with the commission set to vote later this month.

City Water and Light is testing the sewer system until Wednesday using smoke to check for defects.

The harmless test may cause smoke near Greensboro Road, East Thomas Green Road, North Caraway Road and North Church Street, so residents should run water through drains if needed.

Former Razorback star Billy Ray Smith Jr. died Wednesday after battling dementia (chronic traumatic encephalopathy) and achieved back-to-back All-America honors that cemented a lasting impact on local fan memories.

Arkansas Razorbacks face Toros del Valle today at 5 p.m. at the BahaMar Convention Center in Nassau — marking their first international contest under coach John Calipari after wins against the Bahamas and Carleton University.