AGP Executive Report
Last update: a day agoRegional Baseball Spotlight: Arkansas kept its postseason run alive with a 9-5 win over Missouri State in the Lawrence Regional, setting up a Saturday showdown for a regional title spot. Local Energy & Industry: A new drilling update from South Arkansas details work in the Stephens Field, including a Betsy Production Company permit and a plugging report in the Pace City Field. Agriculture & Food Costs: Beef prices hit record highs, with economists pointing to drought-driven cattle herd losses and tight supply as the main driver behind pricey steak. Workforce & Economy: A new national look at unemployment shows a widening gap between strong and weak job markets, with coastal states facing softer hiring demand. Tech & Infrastructure Debate: Across the U.S., data centers are colliding with state-level concerns over power, water, and household bills, creating a patchwork of incentives and limits. Public Safety & Weather: Arkansas saw dramatic thunderstorms near Marked Tree, with forecasters stressing the storms looked worse than the severe threat. Community & Engineering: Fort Smith-area coverage highlights UAFS electrical engineering student Danu Regalado’s 4,000-mile “Journey of Hope” bike ride supporting disability advocacy.
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