AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSNAP Security Upgrade: Arkansas DHS is rolling out the ebtEDGE New app statewide, with Craighead County beneficiaries able to download now and account-linking features going live July 27—adding card locking, out-of-state blocks, and real-time balance/purchase tracking after suspicious activity earlier this summer. Food Safety Alert: Midwest Poultry Services recalled nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs (about 19 million eggs) over possible salmonella, with Kroger and Brookshire stores in Arkansas and several other states affected; consumers are told not to eat and to return for a refund. Local Business/Development: Little Rock’s Loblolly Creamery is seeking approval to buy North Little Rock’s former central fire station for $825,000, with a 90-day due diligence period before any final deal. Public Safety: Magnolia police say James Hoag of Ashdown faces attempted capital murder charges tied to a July 4 residential fire; he was extradited from Illinois and booked in Columbia County. Back-to-School: Magnolia School District is first in the ArkLaTex to return to class Thursday, using a 12-month calendar with more frequent breaks. Sports (Arkansas): At SEC Media Days, Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield highlighted the ongoing QB battle between KJ Jackson and AJ Hill.
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