AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHigher Education: Arkansas State University System trustees picked A-State chancellor Todd Shields as the next ASU System president, effective July 1, and named Calvin White interim A-State chancellor. Local Government: Baxter County Quorum Court will formally accept a $180,000 recycling grant for the Baxter Day Service Center, funding vehicles and equipment. Sports (Arkansas): The UAMS Little Rock Open added video replay with video review and live electronic line calling, and Arkansas’ WCWS opener vs. Nebraska is set for Thursday. Public Health & Safety: Arkansas’ fire fatalities are rising in 2026, with reports pointing to a lack of working smoke alarms. Water & Infrastructure: Southwest Arkansas Water Facilities Board got an extra $100,000 loan for water system improvements, while Eudora residents say a long-running water crisis is pushing some families to leave. Arts & Community: Walton Arts Center announced the return of “AMP Up the Arts.”
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