Good morning, Springdale.

Organizations in Northwest Arkansas are offering free Thanksgiving meals to help families in need.

In Springdale, First United Methodist Church will serve meals on Wednesday, Nov.26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., while Bentonville will have a drive-through food distribution on Tuesday, Nov.25 and Centerton and Rogers are hosting community meals on Thanksgiving—with volunteers and donations needed.

The government shutdown ended but Arkansas farmers, ranchers and conservationists still face challenges with dropped commodity prices and paused CRP payments.

USDA must restart and update conservation programs soon so producers can protect soil, water and wildlife.

A teen with a brain tumor fought through surgeries and treatments that delayed her senior year when the Gunnison Foundation funded an all-expense New York trip that fulfilled her dream of appearing on Jimmy Fallon—she shared a night of laughter and relief with her family.

The Arkansas Department of Health has resumed a weekly flu report by issuing a shorter bulletin—while keeping its online dashboard updated with seasonal illness data.

The change reversed last month’s decision to stop the reports.

Arkansas ended its four-game homestand yesterday with a 115-61 win against Jackson State.

The Razorbacks will face Duke in the Thanksgiving Classic in Chicago — a major test for head coach John Calipari and his team.

At Panther Pavilion on Saturday, red team Coach Krista Spoon said her players banished their nerves as Michaelyn Freeman of Hackett delivered an MVP performance that led a reverse sweep in the inaugural Arkansas Volleyball Coaches Association All-Star match.

Arkansas football lost 52 to 37 to Texas, falling to nine consecutive defeats, and Otis Kirk explained the ongoing chaos behind the coaching search as the program plans its next steps.

15th Annual Downtown Springdale Turkey Trot

8-10 a.m. — Walter Turnbow Park at Shiloh Square — Registration fee varies — Support the Springdale High School Bulldog Football program through a fun 5K and 1-mile run.

PERREOLAND Reggaeton Party

8:30 p.m. – 1:30 a.m. — Springdale Civic Center — Ticketed event — Dance the night away at the ultimate Old School VS New School Reggaeton Party filled with rhythm and excitement.