Good morning, Little Rock.

Springdale-based Tyson Foods lowered its 2026 revenue outlook to between 1.5% and 2.0% on Thursday due to beef sector pressures and plant closures in Illinois and Utah.

The company said it plans to restructure its beef network to ease future operating cost pressures.

Lexicon University graduated 98 employees from its skilled trades training program on Thursday in Little Rock at the Robinson Center.

The milestone marked the largest class in the program’s history as Lexicon met the growing need for skilled workers.

Arkansas libraries are offering discounts for cardholders during Library Card Sign-up Month, with deals at local shops and services (Central Arkansas, North Little Rock, Pine Bluff/Jefferson County, and Saline County systems) running until Wednesday, Sept.

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Little Rock Board of Directors voted 4-4 on a pause to large-scale data centers so projects including a proposed Google facility will continue; a board member defended her vote amid local concern.

Arkansas regulators questioned if Google's $526 million payment covered the solar field and battery plant for Entergy's Cypress Solar project last year—leading Entergy and Google to defend the contract.

The Public Service Commission review left questions about how the payment will affect customer bills.

Arkansas coach Ryan Silverfield changed the practice schedule by moving walk-throughs to Thursday and using full pads on Friday to boost player speed 24 hours before kickoff; he also shifted to morning sessions to allow team meals, with the adjustments implemented at the Fred Smith Football Center.

Softball player Kendall Yarnell transferred from UCF to Arkansas following her grandfather’s passing — a move that brings her closer to home — and committed on June 18 after two visits with Arkansas coaches.

She plans to build on her breakout season as she joins the Razorbacks.