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Last update: 4 hours agoAdvanced Manufacturing: Lexicon’s Prospect Steel in Blytheville unveiled a new AGT Robotics BLOK 500 robotic welding line, positioning the plant as the only Arkansas site using the system for large trusses and complex steel assemblies. Local Infrastructure: Pulaski County’s agenda committee narrowly approved $20 million in Road and Bridge funding, including over $2 million for street work tied to the Providence Park tiny home village and major trail, snow/ice equipment, and traffic-improvement projects. Public Safety & Policy: Fayetteville leaders are bracing for a “lively” May 19 City Council meeting over Swarm Aero’s drone business license appeal, with supporters citing deterrence and opponents warning about civilian harm and accountability. Healthcare Tech: A new survey says many health systems are stuck in AI pilots—45% can’t move beyond early stages—often due to EHR vendor roadmaps and third-party integrations. Energy & Water: Central Arkansas Water detailed expected Google and AVAIO data-center cooling demand (about 4 million gallons a day each at maximum) and pushed a new website to answer community questions. Business & Community: Raising Cane’s opened in Jonesboro, drawing crowds and protesters.
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