AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWeather Watch: A cold front is easing heat in the region, with a low severe threat but locally heavy rain possible overnight into Thursday morning; highs mostly in the 80s north of I-40, then more storms late Thursday night into Friday and hot, humid 90s returning for the weekend. Arkansas Sports: Arkansas football coach Ryan Silverfield is pressing “all is not lost” after Week 1 concerns, and the Razorbacks face a tougher test at Utah. A-State Research: Arkansas State University leads a $2.2 million NSF project on drought-resilient rice and wheat using beneficial soil fungi. Local Community: First Methodist Church in Marshall will hold a public groundbreaking Sept. 16 to begin rebuilding after a 2024 fire. Public Health/Justice: Trumann police say human remains found in August have been identified as Rebecca Lucille Montgomery; a suspect remains jailed pending arraignment. Everyday Life: Labor Day gas hit a national record average above $4; Arkansas stayed below the national average, but prices still rose.
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