Nestled on the north side of the Harrison square, the Town House Cafe is the perfect place to start the day or have a solid lunch.

LOWELL — J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc., one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced that it has added 20 Nikola Tre fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to expand sustainability solutions for customers with freight needs along the West Coast.

DETROIT — Around 45,000 dockworkers at East and Gulf Coast ports have returned to work after the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) suspended its three-day strike. The strike, which could have caused significant disruptions and price increases if prolonged, has been paused until Jan. 15 to allow time for negotiations on a new contract. The ILA and the US Maritime Alliance, representing ports and shipping companies, reached a tentative agreement on wage increases, but the deal is still pending approval by union members.

Stores recently saw runs on toilet paper as consumers worried that port worker strikes would lead to shortages. The American Forest and Paper Association President (AFPA) and CEO, Heidi Brock, released a statement this week to reassure folks that the product would not see a shortage for reasons like the strike, “The American Forest and Paper Association is aware of reports of toilet paper shortages, which some have attributed to the current port strike. While we continue to urge the ILA and USMX to quickly bring an end to this strike to restore our members’ access to export their products, we would like to stress we are not aware of any expected impact to tissue product delivery in the US.”

The Compton Community Association will be holding a cleanup day at the old Compton School and Cafeteria on Saturday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. That evening, the Compton Volunteer Fire Department will be hosting a chili supper from 6-8 p.m. Everyone is invited to help clean up the grounds and buildings and enjoy chili and all the fixings that evening.

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Days after landfall, millions of people are still reeling from the heartbreak left behind by Hurricane Helene. The American Red Cross has launched a massive response along the 500-mile path of destruction to ensure no one faces this challenging time alone. More than 900 Red Cross disaster responders, alongside our partners, are working around the clock to get help to those in need. Right now, our focus is on providing safe shelter, meals, emotional support and relief supplies for people facing unimaginable destruction.

LITTLE ROCK—AARP Arkansas knows that knowledge is the only way to fight scam artists and fraudsters, but an event about an often-frightening topic does not have to be scary. With food, drinks, music and a panel of compelling experts, event attendees will leave armed to tackle the next phony email or high-pressure sales call. Scam Jam 2024 is free and open to the public on Thursday, Oct. 17, at 5:30 p.m. at the University of Central Arkansas’ Brewer-Hegeman Conference Center (located next door to Arkansas PBS at 350 S. Donaghey Ave., Conway).

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LITTLE ROCK — Winners have been announced for the 2024 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame. Launched in 2016 by the Division of Arkansas Heritage, the program celebrates Arkansas' unique culinary heritage by recognizing the state's best restaurants, proprietors and food-themed events.