AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCatfish Relief: Mississippi catfish producers are getting federal help as USDA expands assistance for losses tied to bird depredation, with ELAP payments of $600 per acre aimed at keeping farms afloat. Jackson Investigation: Hinds County officials confirmed skeletal remains were found in an abandoned Jackson building after a Sunday fire, with the case now handled as a death investigation. Museum Updates: The Mississippi Museum of Natural Science in Jackson is rolling out major renovations, including new entrances, indoor upgrades, and outdoor improvements—plus new ways to experience “fish and fossils.” Education Spotlight: A new U.S. News Best States snapshot shows Mississippi ranking 48th overall, with especially low marks in education and health care. Pollinator Census: Mississippi is joining the Great Southeast Pollinator Census Aug. 21-22, inviting residents to count pollinators for 15 minutes and submit results. TikTok Settlements: TikTok is finalizing settlements in three youth mental health lawsuits, part of a broader fight over whether social media harms minors. Sports Note: Brett Favre says he’s auctioning more than 45 NFL mementos, including game-worn items, with some family-kept pieces excluded.
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