AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoGas Prices Watch: Tippah County hit the week’s low for premium gas in Mississippi at $4.64 per gallon (week ending Sept. 19), with the county averaging $4.69 while the state premium average sat at $4.75. Public Health & Safety: After two Ole Miss student deaths where packaged kratom was found, Oxford and state officials are warning residents about the supplement’s risks; police also arrested two smoke shop employees and seized more than 500 units of kratom plus THC cartridges and gummies. Agriculture & Climate: Drought is worsening across the Mid-South as harvest season ramps up, with farmers reporting production drops and growing uncertainty. Carbon & Farming Research: A Yale-led study says agricultural liming in the Mississippi River Basin can store more carbon dioxide than it emits, potentially shifting how climate impacts of a common soil practice are measured. Local Business & Community: Oxford’s late-night food scene is drawing students and visitors, with new and growing spots built around football-weekend demand. Energy/Weather: A persistent nor’easter is battering the Northeast, knocking out power and threatening coastal flooding—another reminder of how weather can disrupt commerce and travel.
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