Donald Ray Jones, whose professional life bridged pharmacy counters and forest lines, died in Batesville on Aug. 16 at the age of 75. Born in Elaine, Arkansas, he grew up to serve both people and the land he loved.

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is scheduled to deliver a speech at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, marking the final day of the 95th General Assembly. Her address is anticipated to highlight the culmination of the legislative session.