AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Service Expansion: Allegiant is adding nine new routes from Orlando Sanford International this September, including Little Rock, Ark., with eight of the new corridors running twice weekly and the Little Rock service joining Albany, Atlantic City, Columbia (Mo.), Huntsville (Ala.), Key West, Omaha and Toledo. Public Safety: Texarkana police say a man fired a shot through Whiskey River Bar and Grill’s glass doors after being removed from the business; no injuries were reported and the suspect was taken into custody. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reports the cheapest E85 in Washington County was $2.62 at one station, while premium and midgrade prices across Arkansas varied week to week, reflecting ongoing oil-market volatility. Health Care Spending Watch: Medicaid billing data show sharp local swings in Arkansas communities, including big jumps in dental services (Charleston), surgery (Clarksville), anesthesia (West Memphis) and alcohol/drug treatment (North Little Rock). Weather Impact: A heat dome is pushing temperatures above 100 degrees across parts of the South and central U.S., with storm and flooding risk shifting toward the Northeast and Great Lakes. Food Safety: The CDC says the Cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce has expanded to more states, bringing the confirmed total to 11,458 illnesses.
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