AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPublic Safety: Police are investigating two fatal shootings in the Little Rock area: a woman was killed and a man wounded in North Little Rock, while a man was found shot dead in Little Rock. Transit: Rock Region Metro proposed its first fare increase since 2009, raising the adult one-way fare from $1.35 to $1.50; the board is expected to consider the plan Oct. 20. College Sports: Arkansas volleyball upset No. 12 Texas A&M for its first win over a ranked team since 2023. The Razorbacks’ football team fell to No. 15 Tennessee, 24-17, on a late touchdown, extending its SEC losing streak to 14 games. Child Welfare: A federal audit found Arkansas mishandled 138 of 140 child-abuse investigations reviewed, renewing concerns about the state’s reporting and response practices. Industry: A rocket motor for Army ammunition was test-fired as part of a production effort involving General Dynamics’ Camden facility. Weather: Forecasts call for unusually hot October temperatures, with highs in the 90s before a cold front brings rain chances and cooler air later this week.
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