Infrastructure & Logistics: Arkansas DOT says the 4.1-mile Corning Bypass is about 75% done on earthwork, aiming to finish that phase by year’s end before base work and concrete paving; the project is meant to reroute heavy trucks off Corning’s busy Hwy. 62/67 intersection and is still targeted for late 2027 completion. Economic Development: The Arkansas Economic Development Commission opened a third round of its $25 million Arkansas Site Development Program to help communities prep industrial sites—grants can fund public infrastructure, drainage, grading, soil testing, and right-of-way work for qualifying properties. Energy & Utilities: Entergy Arkansas filed with the Arkansas Public Service Commission to convert White Bluff Unit 1 from coal to natural gas, projecting a modest early customer bill impact while targeting coal shutdown by end of 2028 and conversion completion in mid-2029. Agriculture & Food Safety: A cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce has expanded to 20 states, and the FDA upgraded the Taylor Farms de Mexico recall to Class I, the highest risk level. Retail & Compliance: Walmart agreed to pay $50 million to settle DOJ opioid-related allegations tied to fraudulent painkiller prescriptions, and will add stricter pharmacy checks nationwide. Tech & Data Centers: AVAIO’s Wrightsville data-center plans face local scrutiny as the company hires product-control leadership tied to scaling from a 150-megawatt start toward much larger capacity.