Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in Craighead County on October 1 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. or until supplies run out—providing essential food help to local residents.

Community members attended Saturday’s Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives symposium at Powhatan State Park where speakers Tom Moore and Zachary Elledge shared insights on local history — including the story of the last toll suspension bridge.

Moore added that each year brings new discoveries about nearby landmarks.

Area restaurants donated food for the Driving Away Hunger party on Thursday—leftover meals that will later be given to local food banks to help feed those in need.

Bradbury Art Museum—BAM—is hosting monthly artist talks this fall as part of its exhibitions with events planned from September 29 to November 13.

Shelby Shadwell, Chenxi Gao, and Somayeh Faal will speak to show their creative process at locations including Arkansas State University.

Arkansas State University's Chancellor Todd Shields returned to teaching when he co-taught a new course on entrepreneurship and leadership on Tuesday, Sept 16, with a colleague and guest presenters.

The course introduced students to essential business skills.

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders negotiated lower health insurance rate increases for six plans covering 308,662 Arkansans—reducing increases from 54.2% to 35.8% with new rates taking effect Jan.

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Competitors took part in Howl’s Heroes' 13th annual obstacle course, The Howler, at Arkansas State University and faced over 16 challenges such as pushing a Humvee and walking through a mud pit + teams raced to complete the course fastest with help from A-State ROTC and National Guard members.

Tobymac & Mercyme Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — First National Bank Arena — Ticket information available — Experience the dynamic sounds of TobyMac and MercyMe at a night of inspiring music.

A-State Red Wolves Volleyball vs Southern Miss

12:00 – 2:30 p.m. — Arkansas State University Gym — Tickets available — Watch the A-State Red Wolves take on Southern Miss in an exciting volleyball match.