AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMedicaid Spending Watch: Southaven billed $1.8M for alcohol and drug abuse treatment in 2024, up 6.4% from 2023—another sign of how local health needs and funding priorities are shifting. Local Government & Jails: Oktibbeha and Starkville are still arguing over when felony-inmate costs should move from city to county, with the wording of a new jail agreement at the center of the dispute. School Bond Costs: Starkville-Oktibbeha’s $101M Starkville High bond is set to raise property taxes for district owners, while assessment changes could add more pressure. Economic Development: The Eagle One mega site near Highway 11 got a $750K infrastructure boost to speed up water and sewer work. Business & Community: Hancock Whitney is buying Orlando’s One Florida Bank, expanding into central Florida. Sports & Culture: Meridian Community College held four commencements for the Class of 2026, and Picayune Main Street earned Accredited status from Main Street America. Public Safety & Oversight: Mississippi jail administrators are forming an association to improve detention operations, especially around mental health care and staffing.
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