Good morning, Bentonville.

The second annual New Beginnings Pilgrimage launched on Thursday and will cover 36 miles over three days to raise funds for people experiencing homelessness in Northwest Arkansas.

Military veteran Tom Fannin, who overcame homelessness himself, now leads volunteer support to help others start anew.

The Schmieding Center for Senior Health and Education will host a free Dementia Conference for caregivers on Oct.

29 in Springdale. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2422 N. Thompson St. (registration opens at 9:30 a.m.) and features local experts on dementia care.

Northwest Arkansas teen Karis Quinn, who began fundraising for metastatic breast cancer research at age 6 in honor of her late mother, will host a hot chocolate fundraiser on Oct.

22 during Breast Cancer Awareness Month (all proceeds benefiting METAvivor).

At Baum-Walker Stadium, 33% of suite holders gave up their suites after a new reseating plan raised costs and donation requirements, opening 12 of 36 suites and generating $8.8 million in new pledges since Aug.

21. Ticket prices and cost increases will affect seating options next season.

Arkansas football is managing a smaller roster payroll at $25 million this season, as director Hunter Yurachek noted the program is adjusting its budget ahead of a planned increase for the 2027 team before the Jan.

4 transfer portal opens — spending remains near the SEC’s lower end.

Arkansas men’s basketball guard Jeremiah Wilkinson, who transferred from Georgia, was a focal point during SEC Media Days on Wednesday as coach Calipari praised his scoring and defense; Georgia’s former teammates are set to face him Jan.

19 in Fayetteville.

After a 24-17 loss to Tennessee where Arkansas won the turnover battle 3-1, the Razorbacks will build on that edge when they face Vanderbilt on Saturday at 6 p.m. in Nashville + aiming to convert takeaways into scoring chances.