Good morning, Jonesboro.

On Oct. 2, the Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas will host its Keys to Independence fundraiser at The Lounge at Huntington Square in Jonesboro.

The event will feature a silent auction + live auction and musical entertainment to support accessible housing for adults with intellectual disabilities.

The Northeast Arkansas Humane Society will host its first Ride, Race, Rescue Barrel Bash on Friday, Oct.

9 and Saturday, Oct. 10 at Flying F Arena in Harrisburg. Saturday’s race will add $5,000 as funds support the shelter’s care for animals.

The Family Crisis Center is hosting CajunFest featuring Cajun-inspired food, live and silent auctions, a raffle and donation drive to support survivors.

It will run from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at Harmony Gardens (4517 E. Parker Road) in Jonesboro.

The CRDC sponsors the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program, reimbursing over 65 facilities in 16 counties for providing USDA-certified meals and snacks to children and adults while returning $1.9 million in support and serving over 824,000 meals since 1983.

Nettleton Junior and Senior High Schools dismissed early Friday due to an ongoing power outage, while other schools follow regular schedules.

Parents should arrange for pickup promptly, as bus routes will run to take students home.

Jonesboro Building Maintenance Director Ronnie Shaver retired after 24 years with the city—he served under four mayors and oversaw more than 50 facilities, and was honored at Tuesday’s City Council meeting when Mayor Harold Copenhaver issued a proclamation of thanks.

NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro has named Craig Earley as its new administrator and CEO — he succeeds Sam Lynd, who will lead Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis as part of a series of leadership transitions within Baptist Memorial Health Care.

Arkansas Razorbacks will play their second preseason scrimmage tonight at 9:15 p.m. under head coach Ryan Silverfield, focusing on improving fundamentals & explosive plays ahead of season openers coming on Aug.

29 and Sept. 5.

The Arkansas men’s basketball team will face Virginia on Nov.

8 at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. at noon Central; the game will air on ESPN.