AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoWildfire Watch: All 75 Arkansas counties are under burn bans as drought and dry vegetation keep wildfire risk high, with officials urging residents to avoid outdoor burning and report smoke fast. Energy & Data Centers: Entergy re-submitted its AVAIO power agreement to the Arkansas Public Service Commission, detailing a planned 150-megawatt supply for a $6 billion Pulaski County data center that could later expand. Local Government: Little Rock’s wastewater utility is behind on capital spending, with 38% of its 2026 major-project budget spent so far, as some work tied to federal funding and a pump-station project runs late. Public Safety: A 21-year-old died at Crowley’s Ridge State Park while trying to save his little sister; his body was recovered after a multi-agency search. Sports (Arkansas): Arkansas volleyball snapped a two-match skid with a 3-1 win at Syracuse, while Arkansas soccer’s Makenzie Malham was denied a preliminary injunction that would have kept her eligible for the Razorbacks’ SEC opener vs. Texas. Lottery: Powerball jackpot climbed to $207 million for Sept. 9 after no one won Wednesday’s top prize. Higher Ed: Arkansas State’s new veterinary school is taking applications for its fall 2027 class.
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