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Arkansas is ranked seventh out of the 50 states with citizens that are most likely to go hungry. One in six people face hunger in Arkansas, one in five of those being children. That totals to about 470,000 people facing hunger in the state every day, according to Feeding America. The nonprofit organization MayDay NWA is coming together to help feed and create community for those who face hunger in Fayetteville.

Today on The Outline: New research from the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement indicates mothers who live in certain parts of the state are more likely to give birth through cesarean section than mothers in other parts of Arkansas. Plus, medical marijuana sales continue to increase. Also, Arkansas gains a rescue helicopter.

A plan from the U.S. Postal Service would downsize the Fayetteville processing and distribution center and move some services and at least 13 jobs to Oklahoma City.

The city of Fayetteville is moving forward with a resolution to cooperate on racial equity trainings, despite a state law challenging diversity, equity and inclusion policies by local governments.

Bentonville’s sewer pipes are at capacity amid rapid growth. The Alice L. Walton Foundation is offering a line of credit to fund major upgrades. City leaders plan to repay via fees on new development, sparing current homeowners.

Michael Tilley of Talk Business & Politics breaks down Fort Smith's long-awaited sewer consent decree modification and the city's 15-month search for a permanent city administrator.

Cave Springs nonprofit The Pack Shack will host 500K for NWA, a three-day community event where hundreds of volunteers will pack meals to support local schools and nonprofits fighting food insecurity.

Eureka Springs public works crews are on emergency call this week, repairing a broken basin inside the city's wastewater treatment plant and responding around the clock to broken water pipes across the historic town. Consulting engineers say Restoring Eureka's aging water and sewer infrastructure will cost many millions of dollars.

Internationally acclaimed muralist Leon Keer discusses his creative process, childhood influences and painting a large-scale mural in Fayetteville during a public conversation at the library.

It's never too early to start thinking about the holidays. Mount Sequoyah Center’s Festival of Trees kicks off Nov. 14 in Fayetteville, featuring family photos with Santa, holiday trivia, local art markets, and more. The annual celebration also raises funds to preserve the historic campus.