AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMississippi Public Safety: Mississippi Department of Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell sent Highway Patrol troopers to Goodman after a viral video raised concerns about public safety, with troopers now patrolling 24/7. Horn Island Investigation: Civil rights leaders Ben Crump and Al Sharpton are joining Nolan Wells’ family to demand a full, transparent investigation into the 18-year-old’s death after AI-generated misinformation spread online; an independent autopsy is expected to be released soon. Disaster Relief: The state says Disaster Unemployment Assistance is available for Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln and Wilkinson counties after the May 6-7 storms, with the disaster assistance period running May 10, 2026 through Jan. 2, 2027. Back-to-School Savings: Mississippi’s tax-free weekend starts Friday, July 10 at 12:01 a.m. and runs through Sunday, July 12, covering qualifying clothing, school supplies and computers (groceries excluded). Economic/Infrastructure: Mississippi DOT announced a FY 2026 BUILD award of $22.1 million for truck parking and technology upgrades along the I-10 Freight Corridor in Hancock County. Finance Spotlight: Keesler Federal Credit Union was ranked No. 1 in Mississippi by Forbes.
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