AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoArkansas Tech University: First-time and transfer students will be welcomed at ATU’s fall 2026 orientation Aug. 16-18, led by 52 returning students and coordinated by Russellville, Little Rock, and Warren seniors. Public Health & Safety: Lake June in Stamps is under a harmful algal bloom advisory; officials urge residents to avoid contact and keep pets away. Healthcare Upgrade: Baptist Health Medical Center-El Dorado is rolling out a new Philips MR 5300 MRI aimed at faster, more comfortable scans. Crime Lab Progress: The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory says it has cleared a mobile-device digital evidence backlog, cutting turnaround times. Cybersecurity Watch: Federal officials warn multiple states reported cyberattacks targeting water systems, with Iran suspected. Local Politics: GOP Rep. Austin McCollum was arrested on domestic battering charges; Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders called for resignation and House Speaker Brian Evans moved to strip leadership roles. Sports: Arkansas basketball’s new backcourt—Jordan Smith Jr. and Jeremiah Wilkinson—turned in a triple-double in a big Baha Mar win over Carleton. Economy & Cost of Living: A new study ranks Arkansas among the states where a $100 grocery budget goes the furthest. Lottery: Powerball jackpot rolled again after no Match 6 winner; Arkansas had multiple smaller winners.
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