AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMedical Transport Expansion: UMMC AirCare in Jackson says it’s adding a fixed-wing Pilatus PC-12 to its fleet and hiring 10 more medical staff to expand in-state and regional patient transport. Community Mental Health: In Brookhaven, a Children’s Mental Health Conference drew 70 professionals and advocates the day after a tornado, focusing on trauma-responsive care for kids whose symptoms can lag weeks behind disasters. Sports Betting & State Power: Mississippi AG Lynn Fitch and other attorneys general are pushing back on federal “KIDS” online safety and, separately, urging the CFTC to recognize state authority over sports-related prediction markets. College Sports Overhaul: Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell unveiled a bipartisan “Protect College Sports Act” aimed at NIL chaos, limiting transfers and coach movement, and creating a “Lane Kiffin Rule.” Mississippi Military Tech: A Pentagon plan would build a drone testing ground in Mississippi at NASA’s Stennis Space Center, expanding capabilities for autonomous warfare. Local Life & Loss: A 63-year-old Madison woman died after snorkeling near Key West; foul play wasn’t suspected. Sail 250: New Orleans welcomed Navy and other military ships as Sail 250 kicks off along the Mississippi River. Mississippi Business/Jobs: AMP launched a campaign against a Jones Act waiver, targeting maritime states including Mississippi. Sports Notes: UL’s baseball team headed to Starkville for an NCAA regional, while Ole Miss coach Pete Golding shrugged off outside criticism. Lottery Win: A Mississippi Match 5 ticket bought in Pontotoc won $750,000 on Memorial Day night.
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