AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAutonomous Freight in Arkansas: PepsiCo and Gatik announced a multi-year rollout of fully driverless Class 8 trucks on a fixed corridor linking distribution hubs across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas—moving autonomous trucking from tests to revenue routes. Local Government & Elections: Baxter County cleared the way for a new Sixth Street annex building, shifting assessor/collector offices and expanding a county-controlled voting center. Telecom Infrastructure: Jonesboro-based Ritter Communications added Jerry Sorrentino as VP of outside plant construction and engineering to support RightFiber expansion. Food Industry: Wetzel’s Pretzels is pushing growth with Cold Stone co-branding, targeting at least 17 combined units this year including Arkansas. Energy & Costs: New data shows May inflation at 4.2% year over year, with gas prices a key driver; meanwhile Arkansas diesel and gas prices continue to cool in recent county-by-county reports. Workforce & Education: Arkansas State University approved faculty promotions and tenure for 2026-27, and UAPB athlete Kalani Vreen was named an HBCU Fellow for the 2026 Black Student-Athlete Summit.
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