Good morning, Jonesboro.

The Northeast Arkansas Food Bank is giving away free baby formula today from 8 to 10:30 a.m. at the Allen Park Community Center (Race Street) in Jonesboro, where 1,300 cases will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

A food drive for Nettleton backpack and food pantry programs will be held this Saturday, Oct.

10 at Bill’s Cost Plus Supermarket (200 E. Johnson Ave) from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Community member Jayne Schack and NHS social worker Amy Reed organized effort to aid students facing food insecurity.

Native Brew Works is hosting its 5th annual Friendsgiving on Monday, Nov.

16 from 4 to 8 p.m. at 515 S. Gee St, where local partners serve a Thanksgiving meal benefiting the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Pre-sale tickets cost $40 until Oct. 31 and are limited to 200 diners.

Arkansas State ASBTDC will host a free Building Your Business Plan workshop on Tuesday, Oct.

13 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Generating Innovative Network in Paragould. Business consultant Robert Bahn will lead a session of practical tips (pre-registration required) for new and existing entrepreneurs.

Arkansas State University opened a new teaching barn for veterinary students in Jonesboro, built at nearly $1 million to offer hands-on equine training as the first class begins coursework this fall.

The project was made possible by a significant donation (from longtime supporter Dash Goff).

During Fire Prevention Month the Jonesboro Fire Department reminds families to test smoke alarms, practice escape plans, and check heating and electrical equipment + keep exits clear while using candles and decorations safely.

Jonesboro residents can help shape the city's future by taking the second-round Plan Jonesboro survey online; the survey seeks input on housing, transportation, parks (and other priorities) to guide the draft long-term plan.

Nature's Own recalled its 20-ounce and 40-ounce Hawaiian bread sold in Arkansas & four other states because undeclared milk could harm those with allergies.

Consumers should throw away or return the product per FDA guidelines.

Harvest Hearing in Jonesboro offers hearing evaluations and tips to manage tinnitus, a condition affecting nearly 10% of U.S. adults.

For those with hearing loss, hearing aids may mask the ringing in quiet settings — schedule an evaluation at 2704 Alexander Drive, Suite D1.

Arkansas State soccer lost 2-0 on Wednesday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Complex when James Madison scored once in each half — the Dukes took 18 shots compared to A-State's five.

The Red Wolves will travel to Ruston for a Sunday challenge against Louisiana Tech.