Food Manufacturing Jobs: InnovAsian Cuisine broke ground in Jonesboro on a $150 million frozen food facility in Craighead Technology Park, targeting completion by end of 2027 and production in early 2028, with about 200 new jobs. Roads & Logistics: ARDOT is seeking public input on a potential Jonesboro-to-Osceola highway connector to improve commute and support Northeast Arkansas industry growth, with comments due Sept. 2. Agriculture & Research: University of Arkansas Extension updated a soybean fungicide study emphasizing field scouting and deliberate fungicide use to manage disease and protect yields. Public Health: Taylor Farms’ jalapeño-related salmonella recall expanded, with products sold at major retailers including Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Target, while officials continue tracing contamination sources. Workforce & Education: Arkansas State University opened the state’s first public veterinary school, with classes starting Wednesday for an inaugural 120-student cohort focused on rural and agricultural livestock needs. Local Services: The Child Safety Center will open a Heber Springs office inside City Hall this fall to bring trauma-informed child advocacy services closer to Cleburne County families. Civic & Industry Oversight: Fort Smith directors discussed potential data center rules, including water-use concerns, as the city weighs how development should be governed. Fraud Watch: Arkansas ranked 30th nationally for BBB scam reports in July, with 234 reports.