Good morning, Jonesboro.

Jonesboro Helping Neighbors food pantry says demand tripled over the past year, with 2,294 households relying on the pantry and more than 800 families served in September as volunteers work to keep the drive thru model operating.

Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux celebrated its grand opening Monday morning at 2809 E.

Highland Drive, bringing Louisiana-style scratch-made food, a game-day atmosphere, and about 85 new jobs to Jonesboro while donating $5,000 to the Miracle League of Jonesboro.

Acme Brick will cease manufacturing at its Jonesboro plant on Dec.

31 at 2905 Dan Ave., with 27 production employees affected as the company works to relocate them (the sales office, yard, and distribution operations will remain open).

Uplift Bank (formerly Southern Bancorp) began rolling out its new name on digital platforms on Oct.

26, and branch signage will transition market-by-market through 2027. Customers can continue using their current checks and debit cards during the phased change.

Jonesboro-based SANY Nutrition Group announced on Monday, Oct.

26 that it launched three Beyond Resilience protein snacks—Fro-Bite, Mini Brittles + Crunch Pops—made at its Jonesboro manufacturing facility, and the company will showcase them at Pepcom’s Holiday Spectacular in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

The Foundation of Arts marked its 40th anniversary Sunday with a special performance of its current show, House of Villains, at the Forum in downtown.

Executive director Lynette Hirsch unveiled a new logo and said the FOA will remain a welcoming space as it plans changes next year.

Arkansas joined the FTC and 19 other states in suing Dollar General after Attorney General Tim Griffin said the chain repeatedly charged higher register prices than shelf tags, alleging millions in overcharges and widespread consumer harm, and the suit cites violations of federal and state law.

NYITCOM at A-State received $3.7 million in Rural Health Transformation Grants on Thursday to create a rural-track family medicine residency and expand EMS training, including a $1.5 million award for a maternal health initiative serving (Mississippi and Poinsett counties).

Arkansas State dropped a 2-1 road loss at the Troy Soccer Complex after Kennedy Horn opened the scoring and Troy replied with two second-half goals, and A-State will return home to host Louisiana on Sunday, Nov.

1 at 1 p.m.

Corey Brewer, an NBA veteran and two-time NCAA champion, was hired as an Arkansas State assistant coach on Sept.

17 and will make his Jonesboro sideline debut this season to help the Red Wolves pursue a second NCAA tournament berth. He brings NBA championships, Pelicans coaching experience, and player development skills.