Good morning, Jonesboro.

Families needing baby formula have more chances to get it from the Northeast Arkansas Food Bank.

The food bank, after a Friday giveaway at Allen Park Community Center, will distribute 1,300 cases from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 + services are open to all 12 counties.

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux will open on Monday, Oct.

26 at 2809 E. Highland Drive in Jonesboro (after hiring 85 team members this summer) and will offer epic giveaways during its opening week.

In the inaugural episode of Sessions, writer Philip Martin interviews Jeffrey Condran—a Porter Fund Literary Prize winner—and Eli Cranor, honored with the Booker Worthen Literary Prize, discussing Arkansas authorship (including teaching and publishing).

This conversation spotlights the state’s literary talent.

A-State dedicated the Nodouble Barn on campus with a $1 million gift from a prominent thoroughbred owner last Thursday, giving veterinary students hands-on practice in horse care (including physical exams and procedural training).

The facility at 3615 Hereford Dr. prepares students for real-world equine work.

A power outage is affecting the west side of the university campus today — KASU is off air.

Water and Light is working to restore power at the affected area.

Jonesboro City Council approved a contract with A-C-S Playground Adventures to install playground equipment and turf in northeast Jonesboro.

City officials said the project may later include a splash pad and natural trails (as part of a larger park plan).

Nettleton High School held a Homecoming parade and pep rally Thursday that brought community members together as the Raiders prepare for Friday's 7 p.m. game against the Paragould Rams at Raider Field; the team comes into the matchup with a 2-0 record in conference play.

The Razorbacks will face Tennessee today at 3:15 p.m. at Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville as Arkansas seeks to end its SEC losing streak and the game will air on SEC Network and Razorback Sports Network.

A-State tallied 516 yards and seven touchdowns in a 56-49 loss to South Alabama at Centennial Bank Stadium on Thursday, with Hunter Summers achieving career highs (nine receptions, 145 yards) and facing Southern Miss in Hattiesburg on Saturday, Oct.

17 at 6 p.m.