AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMSU Leadership: Mississippi State named conservation scientist Kristine Evans interim director of its Geosystems Research Institute, with John Cartwright stepping in as interim associate director. Mississippi Politics: In the U.S. Senate race, Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Scott Colom and independent Ty Pinkins traded views on the Iran war and how it’s driving gas prices. Public Health & Safety: Health officials are urging caution around kratom after deaths tied to University of Mississippi students, with lawmakers and attorneys pressing for action. Energy & Environment: A new review finds the herbicide atrazine contaminates nearly a quarter of U.S. rivers, raising wildlife and potential human health concerns. Local Community: Jackson’s first LEGO convention drew big crowds at the Mississippi Trade Mart, with professional builders and thousands of kids. Sports: Mississippi State improved to 4-0 after beating Missouri 31-24, setting up a key stretch ahead.
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