Good morning, Jonesboro.

On Monday, a Dollar General on Highland Drive hosted a back-to-school supply drive for students by accepting donations and serving free food + snacks.

The donated supplies will be shared among three local schools to support families facing high costs.

The Japanese-American Internment Museum in McGehee displays WWII artifacts and oral histories about internment at Rohwer and Jerome.

The museum is open free 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday for visitors to learn about local history.

Craighead County single parents can now apply for fall scholarships that offer $400 to $1,600 for college, career certificates or skilled-trade programs; applications opened Aug.

1 and are due by Sept. 1 to provide education support and mentorship.

Cave City teacher Carlee Qualls was named August’s Face of Arkansas by Gov. Sanders, recognizing her creative classroom methods that weave local history into lessons (highlighting the town’s community spirit).

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking anglers to fill out a survey for a new stream black bass management plan focusing on smallmouth, Neosho, largemouth and spotted bass in free-flowing warm water streams; responses remain confidential and are accepted until Sunday (survey input will guide management strategies).

UAMS and Jefferson Regional Medical Center announced a new partnership Monday to boost high-quality healthcare resources in southeast Arkansas.

The deal, centered in Pine Bluff & focused on shared clinical resources and advanced technology, will strengthen access to care for local communities.

CMS verbally denied Arkansas' request to renew the ARHOME program, which helps nearly 200,000 low-income Arkansans get private insurance.

The Department of Human Services will seek a waiver extension until the legislature reconvenes in January, and a subcommittee will meet Aug. 17 to review options.

On Friday, Aug. 21, Ozarks Healthcare and the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host the Chillin’ in the Ozarks blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. at the Willard Hunter Classroom in Parkway Center to help maintain the regional blood supply (donors may receive a free premium towel and a chance to win a $10,000 dream vacation).