AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 minutes agoBanking Restructuring: Great Southern Bank confirmed it will abruptly close three branches in Missouri on Oct. 1 as part of a broader restructuring, with locations in Springfield, Ozark and Nixa. Energy & Consumer Costs: AAA says national gas prices are easing again, with the average down to about $3.91 a gallon and demand expected to rise for the July 4 drive. Local Business & Growth: Tyson Foods is rolling out a new Hillshire Reserve premium lunch meat line nationwide, leaning into “simpler ingredients” and hardwood-smoked varieties. Arkansas Economy Watch: A new report says Arkansas hospitals generated about $19.73 billion in economic impact for the state. Food & Community: Uncle Johnnie’s BBQ is opening a permanent spot in central Arkansas after its mobile operation and a fire incident. State Policy & Health: Medicaid will again cover non-abortion care at Planned Parenthood as a GOP ban ends, shifting decisions back to states. Tech/Infrastructure: ARDOT launched a new online fuel transport permit system to replace paper processing for more than 106,000 permits in 2025. Mining: Pantera Minerals released more assay results from its Gillham Project near De Queen, highlighting antimony and silver targets for future drilling.
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