AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoAlzheimer’s Fundraiser: Families and local businesses in Jonesboro held the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Union Park, with the Alzheimer’s Association using proceeds for free support and research. Road & Retail Traffic: Downtown Jonesboro will close Main Street (200 block) Monday, 4-9 p.m., for Arkansas Graveler’s “Meet Me on Main,” bringing live music and pop-ups. Infrastructure: The I-49 Arkansas River bridge in the Fort Smith area is about 50% complete and ahead of schedule, with next phases slated for bids soon. Local Business & Food: Native Brew Works in Jonesboro will host Friendsgiving (Nov. 16) to benefit the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas. Public Safety/Tech Regulation: Fort Smith’s board will consider tighter data center rules, including planning review and utility capacity/load letters. Housing Pressure: A WalletHub study ranks Arkansas among the states where mortgage rates rose fastest in 2026, adding strain to homebuyers. Food Recalls: PepsiCo recalled about 122,000 cases of Gatorade in 37 states over undeclared yellow dyes; a separate frozen berry E. coli recall expanded to Walmart and Trader Joe’s. Economic Research: Arkansas’ rural economy remains vulnerable to downturns because agriculture is a larger share of state GDP than in most southern states. Workforce/Education: UA-Monticello opened a $17.5 million forest health research center aimed at protecting the forestry industry from invasive pests and diseases.
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