Good morning, Little Rock.

North Little Rock-based Powers sold four territorial divisions (Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Oklahoma) to Albireo Energy Thursday; the sale excludes its Arkansas division, federal projects and national accounts.

Construction of Entergy Arkansas' Ironwood Power Station began near Malvern on Lake Catherine, a 446-megawatt natural gas project planned to replace an older unit.

The project will create about 260 construction jobs and power up to 66,000 homes when it begins operations by 2028.

The DOE has selected a pilot project in Saline County at Alcoa’s property in Bauxite to test microwave-based extraction of gallium from red mud, aiming to boost domestic mineral production.

Alcoa is negotiating further details with the department as the project moves forward.

Washington (Hempstead County) was a key stop on the southwest trail circa 1910 when Jim Bowie, Sam Houston and Davy Crockett passed through and James Black forged the famed Bowie knife; local exhibits invite visitors to explore its rich past today.

UAMS received a $1 million donation from Brenda Gullett and Dr. Robert Gullett Jr. to support its new Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Hospital in Springdale, which will open next year (featuring a clinic named for Dr. Bob Gullett).

A state panel approved new Medicaid rules to pay doulas and lactation consultants starting Sept.

1 — part of a law aimed at helping mothers. The rules now head to the Legislative Council for a final vote Friday.

During Thursday morning practice at the Arkansas football camp, the defense shined when freshman Tay Lockett made a diving interception — players also tested a new water-bottle drill designed to boost focus.

Coaches and teammates praised the creative approach to prepare for game day.

Arkansas football will open its 2027 season against Gardner-Webb in Fayetteville on Aug.

28, the earliest game on record after its home stadium is renamed to CommunityAmerica Razorback Stadium. The schedule then includes nonconference matchups at Tulsa on Sept. 4 and Oklahoma State on Sept. 11.

In a women's soccer match at Coleman Sports Complex on Thursday night, Miami won 3-0 over UALR, handing the Trojans their first home loss in nearly two years.

UALR will face Tulsa on Sunday at 5 p.m. (Central Time).

Arkansas soccer lost 2-0 to No. 7 North Carolina at Razorback Field on Thursday, Aug.

20, with Coach Colby Hale saying the team showed strong effort despite the setback. They will address key details as they prepare to host Clemson next Thursday at 7 p.m.