AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMississippi Law: A new Mississippi statute (Senate Bill 2821) took effect July 1, creating the charge of Capital Sexual Battery and allowing the death penalty for certain child sexual battery cases involving injury to a child’s sexual organs. Courts & Ethics: The Mississippi Bar asked the state Supreme Court to immediately bar former Jackson mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba from practicing law after his guilty plea in a federal bribery case tied to a downtown convention center hotel. Business & Jobs: Cowboy Maloney’s in Mississippi is entering a new era under O’Shaughnessy Holding Company, with plans for a refreshed flagship store along I-55 in Jackson and expansion across the state. Sports (Local Talent): A Yankees mock draft points to Mississippi high school infielder Cole Prosek (Magnolia Heights, Senatobia) as a potential pick, citing his hitting and catching experience. Community & Culture: Meridian music advocate Kenneth Rainey Sr. was remembered with tributes after his death, including a song honoring his legacy. Public Safety/Relief: The SBA announced low-interest disaster loans for Mississippi businesses, nonprofits, and residents hit by May 6–7 storms, including tornadoes, straight-line winds, and flooding.
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