AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Walmart is pulling 3,240 Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits in 29 states, including Mississippi, after testing flagged possible listeria contamination; the kits have a use-by date of Aug. 22, 2026, and no illnesses have been confirmed. Public Safety in Schools: Mississippi is rolling out updated active-shooter training for schools ahead of the 2026-27 year, focusing on faster steps to get wounded victims medical care. Courts & Voting Rights: A federal judge refused to block DeSoto County’s majority-Black judicial subdistrict for the November election, keeping the only district that gives Black voters a meaningful chance to elect candidates. Local Crime: Authorities are investigating a shooting at Forrest General Hospital in Hattiesburg that officials say involved a husband shooting his wife before killing himself. Investigation Update: Nolan Wells’ friends say they last saw him choose to stay on Horn Island during a July 4 party, and they’re adding details about the boat trouble and phone left behind—while the family presses for more transparency. Traffic Tragedy: A Lafayette County crash killed a 19-year-old driver and left a second 19-year-old hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash and fire. Fuel Watch: GasBuddy reports the lowest Clay County midgrade price at $3.88 for the week ending Aug. 8, with statewide midgrade averaging $4.07. Housing Snapshot: HUD-linked reporting shows Lee County public housing at 95% occupied in 2025, with similar high-occupancy rates across several Mississippi counties. Wanted Fugitive: The FBI says Gregory Henderson Jr., tied to Louisville, was arrested in Louin, Mississippi, after nearly three years on the Ten Most Wanted list.
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