Good morning, Little Rock.

Jack Pearadin, a Navy reservist and hobby diamond hunter, found a 6-carat yellow diamond (called American Dream) at Crater of Diamonds State Park earlier this year and collectors say it may be worth between $250,000 and $1 million, and he plans to share the profit with friend Michael Schumacher.

Attorney General Tim Griffin said on Friday, Oct.

2 that Arkansas reached a settlement with Monsanto, Solutia, and Pharmacia over PCB contamination. The state will receive between $32 million and $80 million (depending on litigation) to invest in water quality improvements.

State revenue increased in September as corporate income tax collections jumped $50 million from a year ago.

The state's general revenue rose 13.2 percent to $822.7 million, exceeding forecasts and supporting an optimistic outlook from state finance officials.

At a legislative hearing last Friday, families waiting for in-home services testified before lawmakers about long wait times for disabled Arkansans, and officials said state reserve funds will provide $17 million in one-time supportive living services starting January & an additional $34 million is needed for 2027.

Health inspectors reviewed many restaurants in Pulaski County over the past week and found issues like raw meat stored above cooked items, expired permits, and unclean surfaces.

One food truck was not approved to open, and violations were noted at sites in Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Jacksonville.

Pulaski Academy won a 14-13 victory over Little Rock Central at Hatcher Stadium on Friday when junior receiver Chase Hancock caught a final touchdown pass with 38 seconds left + Coach Mark Kelley credited improved fourth-quarter defense for the comeback after trailing all night.

Arkansas baseball will host Little Rock in a six inning exhibition game today at 5 p.m. at Baum-Walker Stadium.

Tickets cost from $17 to $27 and the event is part of the Diamond Classic series, although it overlaps a college football kickoff.

Arkansas faces Texas A&M in a football game scheduled for today at 6 p.m. at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas where ESPN2 and local radio will broadcast the match as the Razorbacks aim to break a 12-game SEC losing streak.

Arkansas football faces Texas A&M today at Kyle Field at 6 p.m. Both teams seek their first SEC win as the rivalry, known for one-score decisions (with an 80% chance of rain in College Station), adds another chapter to its long history.

Little Rock Christian beat Bryant 25-22 in 7A-Central play on Friday night in Little Rock — Bryant now holds a 1-4 record overall and 1-1 in conference play.