AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeat Safety: The National Weather Service is warning Arkansas and much of the U.S. to brace for a dangerous heat wave ahead of the Fourth of July, with high temperatures in the 90s to low 100s and heat indexes up to 115 as humidity rolls in. Local Impact: Arkansas Department of Health urges extra caution for kids under 4 and adults 65+, plus staying in air-conditioning during peak hours, wearing light clothing, and drinking water often. Tragedy in Marked Tree: Marked Tree police Officer Trevor Howard died after an early-morning on-duty crash at Broadway and Nathan Street; another officer was injured and the driver was seriously hurt, according to Arkansas State Police. Public Safety Watch: A Sebastian County Jail incident involving an inmate and deputies is raising fresh concerns about how the sheriff’s office handles misconduct. Community Notes: Jonesboro’s America 250 Freedom Fest is set for July 4 on the Arkansas State University campus, with free admission and a fireworks show planned for about 9:30 p.m.
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