AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoMississippi Weather: Dangerous late-summer heat is sticking around across the Magnolia State, with an Extreme Heat Warning for Columbia County Friday (heat index up to 114) and highs near 100 through the weekend, plus isolated afternoon thunderstorms. Mississippi Public Safety: Mississippi Highway Patrol is investigating multiple fatal crashes in the Brookhaven area, including reports of five deaths across three separate crashes and other deadly incidents on Highways 61 and 27. Mississippi Courts & Justice: A Mississippi man pleaded guilty to evading $2 million in federal income taxes while spending more than $1 million gambling, in a “check churning” scheme from 2016-2020. Mississippi Gaming: Mississippi casinos pulled in $208.7 million in July, down about 1% from last year. Local Education/Tech: Seven Northeast Mississippi schools and career-technical programs are set to receive TVA robotics grants tied to a $700,000 investment. National Impact on Mississippi: A federal ruling out of Idaho could reshape how abortion bans are applied nationwide, including arguments tied to mental health.
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