Good morning, Little Rock.

City officials urge residents to donate widely needed food and supplies (including pop-top canned foods, hygiene products, and can openers) to keep repurposed newspaper boxes stocked as free food pantries; volunteers have adopted boxes at fire stations and community centers that often run empty.

John Burnell from Conway said he accidentally sent a $2,754.56 check to Ultra Green Lawn Service on Feb.

24 when the payment was meant for his credit card, and he has now been waiting five months for a refund as the company cashed it without confirming his intent.

Amazon submitted redesign plans for its LIT 1 fulfillment center at the Port of Little Rock to add seven towers and extra braced frames to meet seismic codes, aiming to reopen the facility after it closed on Oct.

22 due to structural issues.

In this week's Southern Fried Podcast episode, host Rex Nelson interviews UAMS Chancellor Lowry Barnes, who recounts his journey from med school freshman to top executive (sharing insights on medical education).

Arvest Bank will begin charging monthly fees ranging from $5 to $15 for checking accounts if deposit requirements are not met, and it will transition customers to its new product line through September.

The fee schedule applies to Essential, Plus and Select accounts to help cover expanded service costs.

The USDA is offering $35 million to projects reducing feral swine damage on farms and ranches in Arkansas and 13 other states; applications are open until Sept.

21 to help local farmers with trapping and restoration efforts.

A local family discovered carbon monoxide entered their home after a power outage when the outdoor generator’s exhaust was drawn indoors, as delayed alarms prompted a check that recorded 60 ppm—West Pulaski Fire Department responded and they now urge homeowners to review safe generator placement.

Arkansas signed right handed pitcher Shogo Miyauchi, the first Japanese born player to join an SEC baseball program out of high school.

The 18 year old announced his commitment on social media and will join the Razorbacks in early August — he aims for a Major League Baseball career.

Arkansas football is picked to finish last in the SEC after garnering 262 points at preseason media days in Tampa.

Coach Ryan Silverfield said he will work hard this fall— leaving last year behind to rebuild the team.

Arkansas baseball pitchers Cooper Dossett and Tate McGuire signed their first MLB contracts with the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels on Friday; both signed for $150,000 as Dossett was picked in the 17th round and McGuire in the 14th round of the draft.

Arkansas soccer midfielder Aniyah Nurse-Whyte made her debut with the Canadian U-20 national team in April and awaits a final call for the World Cup (set to start Sept.

5 in Poland). She has played multiple positions for her school team and looks to build on this international opportunity.

Arkansas men's basketball games will stream on FloSports (cancelable monthly subscription).

The team faces the Bahamas national team July 31 at 6 p.m., Carleton University Aug. 1 at 5 p.m., Toros del Valle Aug. 3 at 5 p.m. and the University of Calgary Aug. 4 at 11 a.m.

Norteño Sax Concert

12-10 p.m. — Tavern 65th — Tickets required — Enjoy a lively performance of Norteño Sax in the heart of Little Rock.

Floss The Mack Comedy Show

8-11 p.m. — Awareness Center, Inc. — Limited tickets available — Experience a night of nonstop laughter with Floss The Mack and a stellar lineup of comedians.