Good morning, Jonesboro.

Arkansas State University began its homecoming with a week of campus events, including a Friday pep rally-style 'Yell Like Hell,' while local shops + restaurants plan specials to welcome students, alumni and visitors ahead of Saturday’s football game.

The event is expected to boost local business traffic.

The Foundation of Arts will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Sunday, Oct.

25 from 3 to 5 p.m. with an event that highlights its long-standing creativity and instruction for local residents.

Brookland Public Schools will launch a drive-thru food pantry on Oct.

27, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18 from 9 to 11 a.m. The pantry will offer fresh produce, staples and household essentials, and sign-up forms are available through school counselors or at the Brookland Administrative Office.

The Jonesboro City Council declined a private club permit for a proposed restaurant near the Math and Science Magnet School in north Jonesboro.

The council ruled the application failed to meet local zoning standards (meeting details were not provided) and no permit will be issued.

County Judge Marvin Day issued a burn ban on Tuesday to help prevent wildfires amid the historic drought—local fire officials, the sheriff’s office, and forestry services are enforcing the order and require residents to call 24 hours ahead for any outdoor burning until weather improves.

Arkansas State volleyball players Addison Collum and Erin Madigan earned Sun Belt Conference weekly honors for standout performances on Oct.

16 and Oct. 17 at Georgia Southern, with Collum leading in kills and Madigan surpassing 1,000 career digs.

Butch Jones discussed the team's win over Southern Miss and previewed the upcoming game against Georgia State.

His remarks came after a fall scrimmage held Sunday afternoon at Arkansas State.

Chip Souza (a veteran sports writer with 26 years of experience) discussed the Arkansas vs. Vanderbilt game on the latest Daily Podcast, offering local fans insight into the contest's key moments.