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Last update: 26 minutes agoDrought Watch: A new U.S. Drought Monitor map shows “exceptional” drought (D4) stretching across parts of the West, High Plains, and—most notably for Arkansas readers—into the South, including areas of Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Mississippi, as unusually warm conditions keep pressure on water supplies. Retail & Fuel Pressure: Walmart’s latest quarter looked strong, but the retailer warned rising fuel costs are squeezing profits and could mean higher prices for shoppers; shares slid after guidance missed expectations. Household Cost Gap: A new doxo report says monthly household bill costs vary wildly by state—top-cost states can run up to 2.5x higher than the most affordable—adding to the squeeze families feel. Local Growth Moves: UAMS marked a construction milestone for a new Springdale orthopedics and sports medicine hospital, and Bentonville is set to host a supply-chain accelerator through Arkade. Energy & Infrastructure: The Army Corps of Engineers named Greg Mattson chief of operations for the Little Rock District. Arkansas Gas Check: In the week ending May 16, Pope County hit a low regular price of $3.91 per gallon.
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