Medicaid & Disability Care: Arkansas families of people with severe disabilities are bracing for changes as federal rules shift home- and community-based care requirements, while advocates say Arkansas’ managed care system underpays caregivers—raising fears of longer waits and more gaps in supportive living. Banking & Efficiency: Simmons Bank in Pine Bluff is addressing Q2 results amid staff-reduction rumors, saying any personnel shifts come from routine operational reviews. Health Policy: DHS Secretary Janet Mann weighs in on Medicaid changes tied to ARHome work requirements, including expectations of enrollment drops and where coverage could shift next. UAMS Leadership: UAMS promotes interim College of Medicine dean Dr. Ronald Robertson to permanent role, effective immediately. Manufacturing Jobs: Furniture maker James & James will invest $9.4M in a new Heber Springs facility, combining manufacturing and lumber milling and targeting 47 new jobs over four years. Food Safety: A federal egg recall linked to drug-resistant Salmonella has sickened 98 people across 17 states, with cartons still in homes during the active recall window. Cybersecurity: Federal authorities warn water systems are at risk after reported cyberattacks, including suspected Iranian targeting of internet-connected control devices. Agriculture & Wine: U of A Division of Agriculture hosts a native and hybrid grape field day in Little Rock, sharing pruning and research updates for Arkansas grape and wine growers. Retail Growth: Sam’s Club expands online reach for local brands, highlighting Arkansas coffee maker Onyx Coffee as part of the push to scale regional favorites. Local Housing Oversight: HUD appoints a new official to help oversee the Little Rock housing authority after management concerns led to board dissolution.