AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoPublic Safety Grant: Jonesboro received a $42,358 federal grant for 38 new protective SWAT carrier systems for the Jonesboro Police Department, boosting officer safety. Mental Health in Schools: Success Academy at Jonesboro Public Schools will keep on-campus counseling after Secure Foundation Counseling was named the new provider following an unexpected change by the prior contractor. Weather Watch: Northwest Arkansas faces a slight severe-storm risk today, with tornado risk rising a bit after reports of tornado damage in the River Valley Saturday. Local Development: UCA’s Center for Community and Economic Development picked 25 Northwest Arkansas leaders for a three-year community development pipeline supported by the Walton Family Foundation. Crime & Courts: Fort Smith police and fire chiefs will brief the city board Tuesday on 2025 crime declines and budget-cut challenges. Highway Safety: Arkansas State Police defended a May 24 pursuit that topped 100 mph and ended with an infant ejected from a vehicle. Economy at the Pump: GasBuddy reports the lowest premium prices in parts of Arkansas counties, with statewide premium averaging about $4.78 for the week ending May 30.
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