Good morning, Yuma.

Today, local volunteers from Benevolence in Action Ministry held a free food drive at American Legion Post 19—handing meals to hundreds of residents in need.

A semi-truck with supplies arrived early and the ministry plans to hold the drive weekly as demand grows.

Texas Roadhouse in Yuma is offering free meal vouchers to veterans and active military on November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.—vouchers must be redeemed with proof of service until May 31.

Arizona Western College is looking for a new president as Dr. Daniel Corr retires in July.

The college held four town halls with candidate Rheetika Dhawan—an experienced internal candidate—to find a leader committed to supporting students and community growth.

Yuma will hold a town hall on November 12 at the Yuma Main Library—spanning 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.—to discuss rising utility costs as Arizona Public Service rates may increase while the Residential Utility Consumer Office explains proposed rate changes.

On Friday at 10:15 a.m., the Southern Arizona Nurse Honor Guard held a Nightingale tribute at Yuma Gateway Park under the Hilton Garden Inn to honor nurses who had passed away.

The ceremony unveiled a cleaned bench and plaque — symbolizing the care given by the honor guard — and included placing a white rose, ringing a triangle three times, and lighting then extinguishing a candle to mark their tribute.

Desert Difference: FarmTech Connect AgTech Conference

7 a.m. - 1 p.m. — University of Arizona Yuma Agricultural Center — Registration required — Dive into the future of agriculture with hands-on demonstrations and engaging discussions in arid agriculture innovation.

Fortunate Son - A Tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival

7-8:30 p.m. — Yuma Theatre — Tickets from $94 — Experience the energy of Fortunate Son live and sing along to the biggest hits.