NEWS BRIEFS (cont.) May 18, 2023; and June 15, 2023. The public is invited to attend. SSGT Taylor Hoover Memorial 5K

Mark your calendars for the inaugural SSGT Taylor Hoover 5K, honoring one of the Fallen 13 Heroes of Kabul.

Saturday, Sept. 3, at Worthington Park in West Memphis. Food trucks, music, vendors and much more. Race starts at 10 a.m. $30 for adults, $15 for youth.

Free T-shirt with registration. Register online at http://runsignup.com/Rac e/AR/WestMemphis/SSG TTaylorHooverMemorial5 K to support the SSGT Darin Taylor Hoover Memorial scholarship fund.

6th Annual CASA 5K “Lace up and bring hope” with the return of the CASA 5K, Saturday, Sept. 15, in support of area foster children.

Proceeds to benefit Court Appointed Special Avocates of the Arkansas Delta, a program of Mid-South Health Systems. To register online or for more information, visit www.stearns racetiming. com/calendar or contact Chloe Harrison or Carolyn Slaughter at (870) 702-5951.

Hometown Crawfordsville The Hometown Crawfordsville Harvest Festival returns to the Old Schoolyard Park in Crawfordsville, on Saturday, Oct. 8, featuring live music, children’s area, arts & crafts, food vendors and more. If you would like a vendor application, message the Hometown Crawfordsville Facebook page or email hometown

crawfordsville@yahoo.com.

Battle of the Boards Charcuterie Board competition, Saturday, Oct.

8, during the Marion Chamber of Commerce’s Hogs on the Square Razorbacks watch party.

See whose board is the best and enjoy some football action while you taste! More details to come.

Esperanza Bonanza Esperanza Bonanza returns this fall to the Marion Recreational Complex, Wednesday, Oct. 26 through Saturday, Oct. 29. All your favorites will be there: Cooking contests, carnival games & rides, a corn maze, live music and more, including Marion native and “The Voice” finalist Barrett Baber in concert on Saturday night. Find Esperanza Bonanza on Facebook for more info.

Crittenden County Crime Stoppers Earn cash helping local law enforcement solve crimes. Call (870) 732-4444, 24 hours a day, 7 days week with tips.

Rewards of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest. Your identity will remain anonymous.

All tips kept confidential.

Global Academy USDA Food Program Global Academy Inc., located at 301 N. 7th St., in West Memphis, is participating in the USDA Food Program. Meals will be available at no charge or at a reduced price to enrolled persons at the above location.

Eligibility is determined by income and household size. For more information, call (870) 702– 7530, or visit www.arkademia.org.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider.