Heat Safety: Arkansas health experts are urging residents to take heat seriously as humidity drives up heat risk, especially for kids, older adults, and people with health conditions—use shade, hydration, and frequent breaks. Hospital Leadership: Conway Regional named Angie Longing its new president and CEO, effective July 20, as she steps in after Matt Troup’s planned departure. Medicare Admin Contract: Novitas Solutions won a new CMS Jurisdiction H Medicare Administrative Contractor contract covering Arkansas and several neighboring states, continuing its claims-processing role. SNAP “Junk Food” Ban: Arkansas is moving ahead with a ban on using SNAP benefits to buy candy and soda starting Wednesday, with the DHS launching the AR SNAP Companion app to help shoppers check what’s eligible. Medicaid Work Rules Fight: Democratic-led states, including a group challenging federal guidance, are suing over Medicaid work requirements and a narrower “medically frail” exemption. Public Health & Community: Community Blood Center of the Ozarks is pushing donors to give Thursday ahead of holiday closures, offering incentives to help protect summer blood supply. Local Safety: A deadly U.S. 400 crash killed two men from Kansas and Arkansas, with another passenger seriously injured. Rural Care Recognition: Bradley County Medical Center received an American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines—Stroke Rural Recognition award for improving stroke care. Law Enforcement Memorial: Marked Tree is mourning Officer Trevor Howard after a crash involving a patrol vehicle.