AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoPublic Safety: Arkansas State Police reported four fatal crashes over the weekend and Monday, including a Bono man killed in a Jonesboro two-vehicle collision and a Glenwood man who died in a head-on on I-30. Traffic Enforcement: State and local agencies are joining a national “Speeding Slows You Down” push from July 10-31, aiming to cut speeding-related crashes; officials say speeding was a factor in 139 Arkansas deaths in 2024. Elections & Local Government: Mountain Home City Clerk Scott Liles says he’ll seek re-election this fall; mayoral and council seats are also up. Arkansas Politics: Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Hallie Shoffner says an armed-looking person showed up at her Little Rock home seeking campaign staff; police are investigating. Business & Growth: Wrightsville will host a public town hall Monday on AVAIO’s $6 billion data center near town. Health & Consumer Protection: Arkansas AG Anthony G. Brown announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block over Cash App deceptive practices. Lottery: Powerball’s jackpot is estimated at $457M for Saturday after Wednesday’s drawing had no grand prize winner. Sports: UALR baseball coach Chris Curry agreed to a five-year contract extension through 2031.
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