Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is taking action during Hunger Action Month by hosting food drives; Tuesday, Sept.

29 at Gearhead Outfitters, a portion of sales will support meals for families. People in need can contact the food bank (870-932-3663) for help finding local pantries.

Delta Peanut will close its Jonesboro peanut processing, shelling, and storage facility, with initial job cuts scheduled to begin Oct.

10 per a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification. The plant served peanut farmer-owners in Arkansas, Missouri, and Louisiana after opening in summer 2020.

Nettleton Public Schools is seeking public comment on its intent to apply for ed-flex waivers that would let the district use federal funds where students need them most.

The public may submit comments through Sept. 23 and the application is due on Oct. 1 (pending ADE approval).

Arkansas State University received a $177,108 NSF grant to fund a project led by Dr. Zhang that will improve waste-to-energy systems by reducing harmful sulfur in sludge.

The two-year project will boost renewable energy production and give local students hands-on research experience (a boost for community innovation).

The Jonesboro Fire Department announced Tuesday it began using Safety Cloud by HAAS Alert to send digital alerts through in-dash systems & navigation apps in select vehicles.

The system is designed to reduce collision risks by giving drivers extra time to slow down when a fire truck nears.

Gov. Sanders activated the South Central Interstate Forest Fire Protection Compact today to help wildfire suppression across Arkansas — crews from Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, and South Carolina will aid efforts to keep communities and property safe amid drought and worsening weather.

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture urges drivers to slow down and leave plenty of room for slow-moving harvest equipment & tractors traveling on rural roads, especially during September and October when blind spots and debris can cause delays.

The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood to keep a steady supply and earn a $15 e-gift card from Sept.

21-Oct.18, with Jonesboro donors visiting 2416 S. Madison St on Sept.30 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) to receive a custom pickleball paddle when pickleball is mentioned.

Flu season is approaching and health officials say a first-ever mRNA flu shot is now available for adults 50 and older with higher-dose versions for people 55 and older and 65 and older — a pharmacist at The Medicine Shoppe said the extra dose helps protect patients.