AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMississippi Courts & Justice: The Mississippi Bar Association asked the state Supreme Court to immediately suspend former Hinds County DA Jody Owens’ law license after his guilty plea in a federal bribery case tied to a Jackson hotel scheme. Local Business & Community: A Mississippi native and Black business pioneer, George E. Johnson Sr.—founder of Johnson Products and brands like Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen—died at 99, leaving a legacy that helped reshape the hair-care industry. Public Safety & Health: Federal health officials warn that climate-linked infectious risks are rising; Mississippi has urged precautions after reports of flesh-eating bacteria in coastal waters. Mississippi River & Infrastructure: Boland Marine & Industrial won a nearly $31 million U.S. Army Corps contract to repair the dredge Wheeler, aimed at keeping the Mississippi River channel open. Sports & Youth: An 8U Coach Pitch team from Avon Park won a state title and is headed to the Diamond Youth World Series in Laurel, Miss. Weather: Magnolia expects scattered storms Tuesday and Wednesday, then hotter, sunnier conditions Thursday.
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