AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeat & Fire Safety: Franklin and Logan counties are under burn bans, with more than half of Arkansas facing moderate wildfire danger as a very hot week continues. Cooling Help: While not in Arkansas, Wichita opened 14 free cooling centers and offered free transit vouchers to get residents there. Back-to-School: Arkansas families are scrambling for supplies as districts lean on more generic lists, and a “hot back-to-school week” is underway. Public Health: Arkansas cyclosporiasis cases keep rising, with reports tying the outbreak to lettuce. Road Safety: Crews responded to a commercial vehicle fire on I-55 near Turrell, and Arkansas State Police reported deadly crashes in El Dorado and on I-30 near Friendship. Sports: Former Razorbacks pitcher Hagen Smith made his MLB debut with the White Sox, and Arkansas football highlights include Khmori House’s hybrid “Star” role. Lottery: Powerball jackpot is set to top $900 million for Monday’s drawing after no winner on Aug. 8.
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