AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoConstitutional Rights: A federal judge in Mississippi ruled “tower dump” warrants that collect cell-tower location data for everyone connected to a tower are per se unconstitutional under the Fourth Amendment, in a case tied to DOJ requests for cell data in a gang investigation. Public Safety & Health: Taylor Farms is recalling 20 jalapeño products after a salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican-grown jalapeños; the recall spans major retailers and follows a broader multistate investigation tied to restaurants. Local Economy: Southwire is expanding its Starkville plant with a $256 million investment, adding about 380,000 square feet and 128 jobs. Local Governance: Ridgeland officials pushed back on a viral social-media rumor about a municipal judge appointment, saying there are no new appointments or open positions. Workforce: MGCCC is hosting a job fair for workers displaced by Hood Industries’ closure in Stone County, with more than 25 employers expected. Defense & Industry: The U.S. Army designated Camp Shelby in Mississippi as a “premier” drone testing range for private industry. Culture & Community: Bay St. Louis Historic District was named the most “unmistakably Mississippi” neighborhood in a statewide survey.
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