AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSenate Race: President Donald Trump rallied in Corinth for Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith as Democrat Scott Colom challenges her in a race drawing national attention. Independent Ty Pinkins says national outlets have largely left him out of the contest. Voting: Absentee voting is picking up in Jones County, where a new scanning process aims to speed election-night reporting. Mississippi does not offer unrestricted early voting; voters must qualify to cast an absentee ballot. Mississippi State: Quarterback Kamario Taylor will have season-ending foot surgery, leaving Billy Puckett and AJ Swann in the mix to lead the Bulldogs. Fire Risk and Weather: Burn bans now cover more than 60 counties, including Clarke and Kemper. Dry, warm weather is expected to give way to rain around Halloween. Consumer Protection: Mississippi has joined the FTC and other states in suing Dollar General, alleging customers were repeatedly charged more at checkout than prices posted on shelves. Banking: Southern Bancorp has begun its transition to Uplift Bank, with the name change continuing in phases into 2027.
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