AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHealthcare & Medicaid: A new report looks at what’s happening to Arkansas’ Medicaid expansion, as federal work requirements and administrative hurdles raise fears that sick and disabled people could lose coverage. Public Health: Arkansas is seeing a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to contaminated food, with state case counts rising and health officials urging extra caution with produce and hydration. Local Health Care: White River Health adds Dr. Jessica Snelgrove to its Southside Family Care clinic, expanding primary care services starting in August. Community & Education: Cave City’s Chamber rolls out a free “Sweetest Shuttle” and a new visitor map for the Watermelon Festival, while Independence County Library’s Teen Cuisine program continues hands-on cooking learning for teens. Tourism Watch: Arkansas set a record 54.3 million visitors in 2025, but spending dipped slightly—still supporting jobs and tax revenue. Business/Jobs: A free online class targets recent graduates with practical job-interview coaching. Sports: Bald Knob’s new Bulldogs coach Jerrod Barnhill says 7-on-7 is helping the team learn to win as the season approaches.
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