AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDrought: Dry wetlands are threatening Arkansas’ duck season, while burn bans and elevated fire risk persist in parts of the state. Election Watch: Early voting is underway, with River Valley counties reporting rising turnout; federal monitors are expected in Pulaski and Washington counties on Election Day. Rural Health: UAMS has launched the state’s first mobile lung cancer screening fleet, bringing CT scans to rural communities. Farm Economy: Arkansas leads the nation in farm bankruptcies, with Chapter 12 filings rising sharply in the third quarter; summer heat also left soybean yields short. Affordable Housing: Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas awarded nearly $60 million across five states for 3,109 housing units, including projects in Arkansas. College Sports: Arkansas State volleyball swept Southern Miss, while the Razorbacks’ soccer team beat Oklahoma 3-1.
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