Diesel Relief for Farmers: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an order letting Arkansas farmers and loggers use untaxed red-dyed diesel on state highways through Oct. 30, aiming to cut harvest-season costs. Courts & Public Safety: Faulkner County set pretrial hearings for two former Conway School District maintenance workers charged with felony theft. Arkansas State Police also are investigating a fatal shooting in Malvern where a father allegedly shot his son during a dispute. Crime Lab Upgrade: Saline County deputies began using rapid DNA testing at the jail, with Faulkner County next, speeding up genetic searches for matches. Education & Health: UAMS invested Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes in a distinguished chair role, while Arkansas State University received a $2.2 million NSF grant to study drought tolerance in rice and wheat. Community & Local Life: Cave City opened a new Main Street pocket park, and the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society cut adoption fees for “Empty the Shelters.” Sports: KJ Jackson’s 300-yard passing day helped Arkansas beat Tulsa 34-6, and Arkansas State volleyball continues MIAA play this week.