AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAir Service Return: Natchez has restored commercial flights after more than 30 years, with United service to Houston and a nearly $7 million terminal built for the relaunch. Agriculture Watch: The New World screwworm—eradicated in the 1960s—has reappeared in the U.S., with officials pointing to long-term funding and rural vet shortages as key vulnerabilities. Invasive Species & Health: A Mid-South alert on Asian needle ants highlights how their stings can trigger life-threatening reactions for people with severe allergies. Data Centers, Pollution, Equity: A Reuters report says xAI installed dozens of unpermitted gas turbines for its Colossus 2 project, with emissions projected to hit hardest in Black communities, raising fresh questions about oversight. Mississippi Education Funding: The Mississippi Department of Education will release Education Enhancement Funds to districts July 15, moving teacher purchasing to a digital wallet system. Community & Culture: Mississippi Miss Hospitality competition week begins in Hattiesburg, with contestants representing communities statewide under an America 250 theme. Justice & Accountability: The Nolan Wells case continues to draw national attention as family members press for a transparent investigation into his death after a July 4 boat trip.
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