Good morning, Fayetteville.

On Oct. 8 in Bentonville, Reel Advanced Manufacturing Program concluded its first accelerator for 25 manufacturers with a pitch competition awarding $2,500 — Batesville native David Brogdon delivered key advice as sponsor groups open applications for next year's class.

Fayetteville local business owner Cary Arsaga is renovating a building at Mount Sequoyah campus (150 N.

Skyline Drive) into Arsaga’s on the Mountain, a coffee shop and restaurant with a family-run design and seasonal menu. The project will open later this year.

Toys R Us announced plans to open a new store at the Northwest Arkansas Mall today as part of a U.S. expansion with Go!

Retail Group. The standalone store will offer toys and collectibles from brands such as Lego, Barbie, and Hot Wheels — and host creator events.

Over 100 education and business leaders met Friday at TheatreSquared as the Northwest Arkansas Council introduced a new workforce intermediary to link K-12 and post-secondary learning with local employers.

The group will build a data system and career framework over the next 6 to 12 months (supporting high demand jobs).

University of Arkansas physics professor Jin Hu was named a fellow of the American Physical Society for his research on quantum materials (including superconducting, topological, and magnetic materials), placing him among the top 0.5 percent of society members.

The Razorbacks scored early with goals by Cora Hair & Bella Field in a final 2 to 2 draw against LSU on Friday in Baton Rouge.

Coach Colby Hale said the team must fix details to turn draws into wins and boost its NCAA Tournament resume.

Freshman Braelyn Combe won the Chile Pepper Festival women’s 5,000-meter race today by passing UT Arlington’s Dorcas Jepkosgei in the final 500 meters with a time of 15:59.0; her win, the fastest ever by a freshman at the festival, helped Arkansas clinch the team title with 69 points (a milestone for the program).

Matt Jones and Ethan Westerman preview the Razorbacks' plan to upset the 15th-ranked Volunteers on the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast today.

The discussion outlines key game strategies ahead of the SEC weekend match — keeping local fans informed.

Arkansas diver Maria “Majo” Sanchez swept the 1-meter and 3-meter events in the Razorbacks’ home opener on Saturday at the Arkansas Natatorium, helping the team post a 6-0 record against TCU and Drury while the Razorbacks conclude the SMU Classic in Dallas today at 10 a.m.

The Razorbacks will face Tennessee today at 3:15 p.m. on the SEC Network.

The team, struggling this season, aims to improve after a 34-7 loss to Texas A&M and plans to build on progress in the upcoming contest.

Arkansas Razorbacks men’s golf dominated Monday at Blessings Golf Club as all five scoring players finished in the top 10 and the nine-player team won by 22 strokes.

The team will next compete at the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational Oct. 17-19.

The Arkansas men's cross country team finished fourth at the Nuttycombe Invitational in Wisconsin on Friday and was the top SEC finisher with 208 points.

Coach Cale Wallace said the team will work to improve at the SEC Championships on Oct. 30—set on the same course used in Missouri.