Fed Watch: Arkansas Rep. French Hill grilled new Fed chairman Kevin Warsh on inflation in his first testimony, with Warsh pledging to restore price stability and target 2%—but offering few specifics on how future rate decisions will be made. Energy Costs: Diesel jumped nearly 22 cents per gallon in the latest EIA weekly report as Iran-related supply worries pushed crude higher. Arkansas Economy & Business: Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart posted a $29.6 million fiscal Q4 loss as revenue rose to $302.8 million, while adjusted earnings beat expectations. Local Growth: Little Rock Technology Park named Seth McRae as executive director and advanced Phase II leadership and marketing updates. Workforce & Community: Benton’s Central Arkansas Job Fair is set for Aug. 21 at the Benton Event Center, with free admission for job seekers. Public Health: CDC reported 11 cyclosporiasis cases in Oklahoma and at least one in Arkansas since May 1, as the nationwide outbreak continues. Environment & Infrastructure: Hot Springs Village officials discussed Lake DeSoto vegetation and mitigation efforts, while a boil-water notice hit Roland after a main break. State Grants: Arkansas communities received more than $12.5 million in grants for public facilities and infrastructure projects. Finance & Housing: Fort Smith topped $800,000 in online surplus sales via GovDeals, showing how cities are monetizing assets.