AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour 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, with deployments starting immediately across Texas, Arizona and Arkansas—another leap from testing to revenue routes. Manufacturing Workforce: Arkansas Tech University-Ozark is delivering customized TIG welding training for Butterball employees at its Ozark facility, aiming to strengthen industrial skills and safety. Energy & Costs: GasBuddy reported Arkansas regular gas averaging $3.98 for the week ending May 30, with Pope County hitting $3.98 at the lowest station; separate reports also flagged E85 lows in Craighead County at $2.88. Road Safety: ConsumerAffairs ranked Arkansas worst for road rage, citing aggressive or careless driving in 47% of fatal crashes and 48% of traffic deaths. Agriculture Spotlight: The Arkansas Farm Family of the Year program named eight district farm families, underscoring the state’s mix of cattle, poultry, hay, honey and timber operations. Education & Health: Dr. Jo Alice Blondin was named interim president of the Arkansas Colleges of Health Education, starting July 13.
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