AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoFood Safety: The FDA says Midwest Poultry Services is recalling nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs after possible Salmonella Enteritidis contamination, with Kroger and Brookshire locations in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Mississippi affected; no illnesses were reported as of the announcement. Public Health: A separate lettuce recall tied to cyclosporiasis has expanded to 27 states, including Arkansas, after Taylor Farms pulled iceberg lettuce distributed nationwide. Law Enforcement: An Arkansas “fentanyl kingpin” linked to a deadly pill conspiracy was sentenced to 27 years in federal prison. State Policy: Arkansas joins Texas and Oklahoma in setting back-to-school sales tax holidays—Arkansas runs Aug. 1-2, while Texas and Oklahoma run Aug. 7-9. Local & Community: Magnolia High School golfer Knox Stephens will represent Arkansas at the 2026 Southern Junior Cup. Weather: Extreme heat continues in South Arkansas, with forecasts calling for highs around the mid-to-upper 90s and heat index near 103.
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