Gem Industry & Tourism: A Navy reservist and friend at Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park unearthed a 6.03-carat diamond while livestreaming on TikTok, with collectors valuing it at more than $1 million—another reminder of how the state’s mining-for-fun attraction keeps drawing attention. Retail & Local Business: PGA TOUR Superstore VP of Merchandising Katie McNeil was spotlighted for her merchandising strategy leadership, a nod to how sports retail talent and supply decisions ripple into local jobs and vendor relationships. Women in Arkansas Business: Little Rock Soirée and the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas announced the 2026 Top 100 Women of Arkansas list, highlighting leaders across industries from banking to energy. Agriculture & Compliance: With harvest moving fast and drought drying fields, the Arkansas Department of Agriculture urged row-crop producers to follow smoke management guidelines and county burn bans when burning residue. Energy & Costs: A report says Trump is mulling curbing U.S. diesel exports, a move that could push diesel prices higher and hit freight, farm operations, and consumer costs. Workforce & Training: Arkansas State University will dedicate the Dash Goff Equine Center at its College of Veterinary Medicine, expanding hands-on training for future vets. Manufacturing Innovation: Modern Mill in Pike County is turning rice husks into building materials, aiming to cut waste while creating new manufacturing opportunities tied to Arkansas’s rice supply chain.