Agriculture & Public Safety: The Arkansas Plant Board will hold a special virtual meeting Tuesday to consider rules for feral hog bait containing warfarin, following legislative changes that took effect June 29 and new requirements tied to inspections, enforcement, record keeping and licensing. Local Industry & Community Branding: Downtown Jonesboro unveiled a new “JONESBORO” mural with each letter spotlighting local pillars like healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture, education and the arts—an effort led by the Downtown Jonesboro Alliance and painted by Piggott artist Cody Crittenden. Water Infrastructure: Pocahontas is moving past a three-day conservation push and is set to double water treatment capacity from 2 million to 4 million gallons per day after a $15 million expansion. Food Safety: Health officials are warning of a seasonal surge in cyclosporiasis, urging careful handling of fresh produce as outbreaks spread across dozens of states. Workforce & Training: UA Hope-Texarkana is highlighting hands-on technical programs in electromechanical technology, welding and industrial maintenance aimed at filling roles across manufacturing, production and construction. Energy & Grid Readiness: Utilities are weighing creative ways to manage rapid load growth driven by data centers and EV demand, as capacity planning strains continue. Consumer Protection: Arkansas readers also get a national policy signal as multistate attorneys general announce a $45 million settlement over Cash App deceptive practices and fraud protections.