AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoArkansas Public Safety: Four people were arrested after an investigation into alleged contraband smuggling into the Pulaski County jail, including a man already serving time for murder; charges include a continuing criminal gang/enterprise and multiple drug-related counts. Health & Food Safety: Albertsons recalled four jalapeño-containing salsa and salad products tied to possible Salmonella contamination, with affected items sold in Arkansas and several other states—customers are told not to eat them and to return for refunds. Water Safety: A boil order is in effect for the Mammoth Spring Waterworks system after a water main break; officials say boil water for one minute and discard ice made from unboiled water. Local Education: Arkansas State University held a white coat ceremony for the inaugural class of its College of Veterinary Medicine, with 120 students starting this fall. Sports (Arkansas ties): Former Razorback Christian Franklin recorded his first MLB hit for the Baltimore Orioles, and Bullard/Arkansas native Hagen Smith was called up by the Chicago White Sox. Tech/Service: Verizon customers in multiple states, including Arkansas, reported a voice service outage; the company acknowledged the issue and said engineers were working to fix it.
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