AGP Executive Report
Last update: 14 minutes agoPublic Safety: Two people were killed and three critically injured in a shooting near a Little Rock convenience store; police arrested a 19-year-old on a murder charge. State officials are also urging Arkansans to avoid outdoor burning: bans cover 50 counties, and 25 face extreme wildfire risk. Internet Access: Arkansas awarded Brightspeed its first $2.6 million in federal broadband funds, part of projects expected to connect more than 13,700 homes and businesses across 25 counties. Business: Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart shares fell 23% after lenders granted the struggling company another short extension on its loans. Health and Schools: Lawmakers approved a three-year, $48 million contract for a service center to answer questions about Medicaid and other state programs. Little Rock’s school board also voted to close three elementary schools. Elections: Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19; Washington County volunteers are offering free rides to the polls. On the Field: Arkansas visits Vanderbilt tonight, looking to earn its first SEC win after a loss to Tennessee.
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