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Water & Drought: Fort Smith asked water customers Aug. 14 to follow voluntary conservation as triple-digit heat and more than two weeks without meaningful rain strain Lake Fort Smith and Lee Creek, with daily demand outpacing storage recovery. Back-to-School Spending: Arkansas’ annual sales tax holiday runs Aug. 1-2, exempting qualifying clothing, supplies and certain electronics under set price caps. Tourism Economy: Arkansas hit a record 54.3 million visitors in 2025, generating $10.2 billion in spending and $17.4 billion in total economic impact, supporting nearly 71,900 direct jobs. Food Safety: The FDA upgraded a massive salmonella egg recall to Class I, the highest risk level, affecting about 19 million eggs sold in multiple states including Arkansas; separately, Walmart tomato bisque soup kits were recalled over possible listeria. State Policy: The Arkansas Legislative Council reviewed revenue, education program changes, and new wind energy rules, plus updates tied to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery and health insurance contributions. Retail & Jobs: Michaels’ “Next Gen” experiential store concept expands to Rogers with new framing and embroidery/customization services. Workforce & Growth: Circle of Life plans to acquire Washington Regional Hospice, adding an inpatient facility in Fayetteville as it expands in Northwest Arkansas.

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