The inaugural Brewing for Hope Coffee Festival was held Nov. 11 at The Venue at Huntington Square in Downtown Jonesboro. Festival attendees were able to sample coffee from participating vendors and vote for their favorite drip coffee and specialty drink vendor. The Caffeinated Cow of Rector took first place in the drip coffee category, with The Busy Bean of Brookland placing first for best specialty drink. Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas is a nonprofit organization that fights human trafficking through prevention and restoration.