AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoParagould Trail Expansion: Paragould has opened Phase 4 of its 8-Mile Creek Trail, adding more space for walking, running, and biking just in time for summer. Crime & Courts: In McGehee, two juvenile males were arrested and charged with capital murder after a 57-year-old man was found beaten and not breathing. In Jonesboro, a man pleaded guilty and was sentenced to about 18 years for shooting his wife during a domestic dispute, while a mother received probation after pleading guilty to severely injuring her six-month-old. Public Safety: Tulsa police say a man drowned in the Arkansas River near a casino; authorities warned the river isn’t safe to swim. Community & Culture: Jonesboro’s Juneteenth events continue with a Black History photo exhibit at Arkansas State University. Health & Education: UAMS received a $2.6 million NIH grant to expand its M.D./Ph.D. dual-degree program. Business & Growth: Jonesboro’s Ritter Communications is merging with Great Plains Communications to form Rightfiber, a multi-state fiber network provider.
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