AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFEMA/MEMA Recovery: Mississippi Emergency Management Agency will open five Disaster Service Centers for Tropical Storm Arthur victims on Aug. 18 (noon–6 p.m.), with help from FEMA, MEMA and SBA specialists in Hancock, Harrison, Pearl River and Stone counties. Severe Weather Watch: A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for parts of southeastern Louisiana and northwestern Pearl River County, with possible 60 mph winds and hail up to 1.25 inches. Wildfire Update: Crews are working to contain a 200-acre woods fire in Jackson County near Bayou Cumbest Road, with some homes and an RV park evacuated and smoke affecting I-10 visibility. Public Safety/Defense: The FBI says a “Ten Most Wanted” fugitive, Gregory Henderson Jr., was arrested in Louin, Mississippi, tied to an Indiana investigation involving drug trafficking and illegal animal fighting. Local Government: Biloxi Mayor Andrew “FoFo” Gilich says the city faces a budget gap driven by inflation and is weighing a three-mill tax increase. Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports the lowest regular price in Tippah County hit $3.44 for the week ending Aug. 8, while Mississippi’s statewide average for regular fell to $3.60. Housing Data: Public housing household income figures for multiple counties were published, including Jefferson ($14,454), Harrison ($18,461) and Pearl River ($16,328) for 2025.
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