Brandon’s Beef, a Half-Court Winner, & Charlie’s Chocolate Factory

Brandon is running on three hours of sleep after a 21-hour day—and Kelly questions his life choices. His mood doesn’t improve when Ryan Vaughan “steals” his signature point and Jonesboro’s mayor gets a dedicated table at Walk-On’s. A-STATE Women’s Basketball beats Delta State 84–60 in an exhibition featuring costumes, candy and some on-camera nerves for Brandon. Plus, student Brandon Ballard nails a $500 half-court shot on the first night of Broadway Audio & Visual’s new halftime contest. Jonesboro Chick-fil-A employee Danielle Sturgeon is honored for saving 1-year-old Naomi Boone from choking. Valley View student Cooper Rich’s award-winning hunting story sparks memories of favorite classes—and Brandon’s dread of reading aloud. Brilan Knowlton, Margaret Hurst and Brett Daniel from Jonesboro’s Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School preview Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. With Halloween on Saturday, Brandon debates turning on his porch light as he and Kelly compare door-to-door trick-or-treating with trunk-or-treats. Plus, an extra hour of sleep awaits this weekend, and the Milwaukee Brewers celebrate their first World Series title.