AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMississippi Politics: Attorney General Lynn Fitch officially launched her 2027 governor campaign on the Gulf Coast, touting her public safety and education record and positioning herself as the next statewide GOP leader. Local Business & Growth: D’Iberville approved an agreement that could bring the first BJ’s Wholesale Club to Mississippi, with construction eyed for late 2026 or early 2027 near I-10. Space & Courts: In Southaven, a contractor filed new liens alleging $431 million in unpaid work tied to SpaceXAI data center construction, adding to a growing legal fight over bills. Public Safety: A Mississippi Bureau of Investigation probe continues after police shot and killed a 1-year-old in Senatobia, with community anger and calls for answers. Community Health: Hattiesburg and SEMRHI marked National Health Center Week with free screenings and events through Aug. 8. Education & Tech Access: AT&T opened a Connected Learning Center at The Bean Path in Jackson to help close the digital divide with internet, devices, and digital literacy support. Agriculture: Mississippi State University hosted a watermelon field day as growers assess heavy summer rains and major crop losses. Food Safety: FDA recalled Bettergoods pistachio nut butter sold at Walmart in 19 states, including Mississippi, over possible salmonella contamination.
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