AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoDefense & Jobs in Arkansas: The U.S. government awarded Lockheed Martin a seven-year Patriot/PAC-3 MSE production deal worth up to $58.62B total, with Camden, Arkansas tied to the final all-up round work and a planned capacity boost by 2030. Lottery Buzz: Powerball climbed again after no grand-prize winner, now estimated at $707M for the next drawing; Arkansas players also saw smaller tier wins. Pharmacy Access Ruling: Arkansas suspended enforcement of a 2025 law limiting which pharmacies can buy certain drugs after a federal judge struck it down as unconstitutional. Little Rock Business: Uniti Group reported record fiber infrastructure bookings and a quarterly loss, with growth tied to demand from major data providers. Local Events: Jonesboro’s Downtown BBQ and Music Festival returns as a free, late-September two-day event expected to draw 30,000–50,000 people. Weather Watch (Magnolia): Hot, humid conditions with scattered storm chances continue through Friday. Health: A CDC study found Arkansas has the highest alpha-gal syndrome alpha-gal antibody levels in the U.S.
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