AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCollege Sports Eligibility Shakeup: The SEC joined the Big Ten in barring players who signed pro contracts or stayed on pro rosters after declaring for NFL/NBA/WNBA from returning to college, a move tied to Mississippi’s Dae’Quan Wright and LSU’s reported interest in Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. Maternal Health Push: UMMC is partnering with the Mississippi Public Health Institute to launch a maternal outcomes center using consolidated data, with $1 million from Sen. Roger Wicker, targeting 30 Southern Mississippi counties. Roads & Bridges: MDOT unveiled “The Big Fix,” a $400 million I-20/I-55 Jackson-metro project repairing 36 bridges and 121 lane miles, starting Sept. 2026 with major I-20 closures in 2027-28. Weather & Storms: Midweek forecasts call for heavy rain and possible strong storms, with highs mostly in the 90s and rain chances easing toward the weekend. Public Safety: Mississippi is warning about the Asian longhorned tick as MSU Extension reports no confirmed cases yet in the state, but urges help spotting it. Business Spotlight: Cleveland’s Leña Pizza & Bagel won “Dining Destination of the Year” from the Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network.
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