AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoWildfire Response: Arkansas’ Bunker Fire in Calhoun County is 75% contained, with crews still working as wind shifts are expected; Mississippi and Oklahoma have sent Chinook helicopters and crews to support firefighting operations. Local Roads: A Craighead County stretch of Highway 91 reopened after broken poles and downed power lines caused outages and a brief closure. Defense Industry: Hanwha Defense USA opened an office at Pine Bluff Arsenal and plans a $2.2 billion ammunition manufacturing hub in Arkansas, targeting 155mm shell components and propellant charges and creating about 400 jobs. Public Safety: A Crawford County deputy, Robin Gaines, was honored with an Invictus Award for trying to rescue a woman from a house fire, suffering severe burns and lung damage. Education & Community: Mountain Home Public Schools earned B ratings across the board on the state’s 2026 report cards, with Hackler Intermediate making the biggest jump from C to B. Sports (Arkansas): Arkansas football hosted about 60 recruits for the Georgia game, despite the 45-17 loss.
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