AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety: Taylor Farms expanded its iceberg lettuce recall tied to a cyclospora outbreak, now reaching 27 states including Arkansas and Mississippi; the company says it’s removing implicated lots and stopped sourcing from central Mexico, with shoppers told to discard affected products. Severe Weather: FOX13 declared Monday and Tuesday Severe Weather Days for dangerous Mid-South heat, with Heat Advisories/Extreme Heat Warnings and heat indexes near or above 110 degrees, especially across Eastern Arkansas and the Delta. Local Water: Centerton asked residents to conserve water after a major water main break disrupted service across Northwest Arkansas, with repairs expected Sunday and conservation urged through at least Monday evening. Public Safety Tragedy: Rogers Police mourn Officer Fred Marsh, 24, who drowned in the Elk River while canoeing near Noel, Mo. Search Update: A 12-year-old missing juvenile was found dead after a three-day search in Craighead County near Iron Bridge Access. Community & Jobs: Hempstead County Economic Development responded to the Hope Baking Company closure, warning of about 250 job losses and pointing to a July 28 hiring event.
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