AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMacArthur “Genius Grant”: Texas State anthropology professor Kate Spradley was named a 2026 MacArthur Fellow, winning an $800,000 prize to keep her Operation ID work moving—helping identify and repatriate unidentified remains found near the Texas border. Public Safety & Courts: U.S. Marshals arrested two fugitives tied to a 2024 Cleveland murder—Ronald Thomas and Brittny Kirby—after tracking Thomas in Arkansas and locating Kirby in Georgia. Roads & Weather: ARDOT is suspending fall mowing in areas hit by severe drought to reduce wildfire risk, with crews reassessing conditions as drought levels change. Healthcare in the Natural State: Air Methods announced a new rotor-wing air medical program with Pafford Medical Services for Southern Arkansas, and LifeNet Air Medical Services began a partnership with Metro Aviation, adding in-house air dispatch in Hot Springs. Local History & Culture: The Broadway Bridge’s 10th anniversary story highlights how Little Rock’s river crossings evolved from the “Free Bridge” era. Sports (Arkansas focus): Arkansas plays Texas A&M Saturday night in College Station as both teams chase SEC momentum.
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