Arkansas Courts: The Arkansas Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit challenging the secretary of state’s rejection of a direct democracy ballot measure after officials said the ballot name on petition pages was incorrect. Medicaid Update: Arkansas medical groups are urging the Trump administration to grant a two-year reprieve for ARHOME, arguing a short extension would let the state transition to new federal Medicaid rules without losing coverage for more than 200,000 people. Wildfire & Heat: The Arkansas Department of Agriculture launched an online wildfire tracker as drought and burn bans keep fire risk high, with 1,097 wildfires and 27,182 acres burned statewide so far this year; meanwhile, extreme heat warnings and advisories continue across parts of the ArkLaTex, including South Arkansas. Local Business/Jobs: Alliant Insurance Services hired Fayetteville-based benefits leader Rick George as First Vice President in its employee benefits group. Gas Prices: AAA reports the national gas average rose 3 cents to $4.10, driven by crude oil prices staying near $80 a barrel. Sports (Arkansas): Arkansas soccer fell to No. 7 North Carolina, and the Razorbacks are set for another scrimmage Saturday after 13 fall practices. MLB (Arkansas connection): Seattle plans to call up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson for his major league debut Saturday vs. the Cubs.