AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoChronic Wasting Disease: Mississippi wildlife officials are asking hunters to submit deer heads for CWD testing, warning not to eat meat from infected deer even though no human cases have been documented; the state says 581 cases have been found since 2018 and has set up 60 freezer drop-off locations statewide. Local Business & Tourism: Ocean Springs businesses are gearing up for the Hobie 16 International Championship and the Mississippi Songwriters Festival, with shops and restaurants hiring and stocking up for visitors. State Fair Food: The Mississippi State Fair is rolling out a new Brisket Biscuit for the 167th annual event, plus free biscuit tradition for veterans and active military at the Biscuit Booth. Education Leadership: Mississippi’s Dr. LaQuanta Nelson is among international speakers at a major principals convention in Auckland, highlighting global education leadership connections. Transportation Projects: The Mississippi Transportation Commission says crews are making steady progress on east-central road and bridge work, urging drivers to slow down and avoid distractions in construction zones. Nonprofit Spotlight: Starkville’s Boys & Girls Club of the Golden Triangle topped local nonprofits by 2024 revenue, according to IRS Form 990 data.
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