Retail & Jobs: Walmart told Arkansas associates at its Associates Week that AI is meant to “improve jobs, not replace them,” rolling out OpenAI tool certification and sharing how AI is being used in product design, logistics, store operations and customer service. Agriculture: New University of Arkansas research warns cotton growers that potassium deficiency is costing yield and fiber quality, with potassium fertilization boosting yields up to 70% in deficient soils. Food Safety & Litigation: A Florida mother and daughter filed suit against Campbell’s and Walmart alleging SpaghettiOs were contaminated with worms/parasites, seeking damages after reported illness. Logistics Law: The U.S. Supreme Court’s Montgomery v. Caribe Transport II ruling opens the door to liability suits against freight brokers for safety-related claims, with Arkansas-area carriers like J.B. Hunt flagged by the coverage. Ag Innovation: Jonesboro startup GreenLab raised $10M+ to turn corn into a sugar substitute using brazzein proteins, aiming at a no-calorie, low-glycemic alternative. Local Governance: Pulaski County’s data center moratorium was corrected after a clerk said a vote was miscounted—so the pause “did not pass” and applications can continue. Energy & Consumer Pressure: Walmart CEO John Furner said fuel costs are squeezing lower-income shoppers, with Sam’s Club showing more frequent, smaller fill-ups. Transportation & Infrastructure: OSM Aviation Academy secured a five-year lease to scale pilot training at Drake Field in Fayetteville, targeting 700 graduates annually. Community & Public Safety: Jonesboro received a DOJ grant for 38 new tactical SWAT carrier systems for police.