AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoExtreme Heat & Storm Prep: A heat warning is in effect for the Magnolia area through Tuesday night, with heat index values pushing into the low 100s—officials urge people to stay hydrated and keep kids and pets out of hot cars. Public Safety: Arkansas’ UofA is updating active-threat guidance with a new safety video filmed after last year’s swatting incident. Education & Families: Arkansas’ back-to-school sales tax holiday runs Aug. 1-2, and in Paragould, the Little Country Community Closet held a free giveaway for supplies, clothes, and shoes. Health Watch: A lettuce recall tied to cyclospora concerns is prompting guidance on which products are affected. Local Law & Courts: A Benton County jury trial began for a Siloam Springs man accused of child sexual abuse material offenses. State Government: Allen Bryant was named law enforcement chief at the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Infrastructure: Keiser’s sewer upgrade is moving forward after state approval, with construction expected to start in September.
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