Hot Springs Village Court Case: Angela Michelle Shores, 35, faces up to six years in prison after a felony domestic battery-3rd degree-subsequent offense charge tied to an alleged July 2, 2025 assault; a pre-trial video hearing is set for Aug. 3. Little Rock Politics: Filing week begins in Little Rock with seven candidates turning in paperwork, including Mayor Frank Scott Jr. and Vice Mayor Brenda “B.J.” Wyrick, as the Nov. 3 ballot gears up. Little Rock Bridge Lawsuit: A federal judge ordered Marquette Transportation to pay the city $4.36 million over a 2021 barge allision at the Clinton Presidential Park Bridge. Roadway Safety Update: Arkansas State Police report traffic fatalities are down 47 deaths year-to-date compared with the same point in 2025. Power Grid Watch: The U.S. Department of Energy issued an emergency order to boost reliability in 17 states, including Arkansas, amid extreme heat. Pharmacy Access Ruling: Arkansas’ Board of Pharmacy voted not to enforce a 2025 drug distribution limits law after a federal judge blocked it. Local Parks & Growth: Jonesboro is seeking public input on expanding Joe Mack Campbell Park with a 50-50 matching grant. Food & Delivery: Uber Eats added Busch’s, Hays, Lowe’s Market and Piggly Wiggly to its grocery delivery lineup. Arts & Entertainment: Walton Arts Center single tickets for its 2026-27 Broadway season are now on sale. Super Tuesday National: Trump and Clinton swept multiple Southern primaries, setting up a likely general-election showdown.