AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAutonomous Freight in Arkansas: PepsiCo and Gatik announced a multi-year deal to deploy fully driverless Class 8 trucks on a fixed corridor that includes Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, moving beyond tests into revenue routes. Courtroom Update: Jury selection began in Fayetteville for Kacey Jennings, accused of killing his ex-girlfriend, Allison Castro, in 2022; prosecutors say documents were found at his home and Jennings maintains he’s not guilty. Disaster Response Watch: FEMA’s interim leader told hurricane-summit reporters the agency is adequately staffed despite local concerns, amid claims FEMA has fewer employees since 2025. Local Governance: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced new Northeast Arkansas board and commission appointments. Library Policy Fight: The Arkansas Library Board is proposing rules that would restrict “sexually explicit” materials in libraries and limit access by age. Community & Culture: Silent Disco returns to Bentonville’s The Compton on June 13, letting guests pick their own music via wireless headphones. Sports: Arkansas golfers Erich Fortlage and Gerardo Gomez earned honorable mention All-American honors; three Razorbacks baseball players also added All-America nods.
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