AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLithium Boom in South Arkansas: Smackover Lithium signed a binding 10-year, take-or-pay offtake with LG Energy Solution for 8,000 metric tons of battery-quality lithium carbonate annually from the South West Arkansas Project, adding to earlier commitments and supporting financing toward a final investment decision. Emergency Management Degree: Southern Arkansas University launched a new Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management starting Fall 2026, designed for careers across public safety, healthcare, government, and private industry—explicitly tying into regional growth needs, including lithium-related safety infrastructure. Workforce and Training: NWACC reported its first-ever 12,000+ total enrollment, while UA Northark restarted its CDL program after an 18-month pause, with FedEx Freight equipment support and monthly class starts. Fuel Prices Watch: GasBuddy data showed Arkansas premium and diesel prices hovering above last week’s levels, with notable local lows like $4.49 premium in Yell County and $4.89 diesel in St. Francis County. Public Health Alert: Colorado extended an Arkansas River advisory after a 4.25 million-gallon untreated sewage spill, citing elevated E. coli downstream. Consumer Safety: FDA upgraded the Whole Foods guacamole recall to Class I over potential salmonella contamination, affecting stores in Arkansas and 12 other states. Local Environment: Greenwood rolled out an invasive-tree root ball exchange at its Fall Fest to swap Bradford pear and mimosa for native trees.
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