AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMississippi Politics: Public Safety Commissioner Sean Tindell says he’s running for Mississippi attorney general in 2027 and plans to step down from his DPS post to focus on the campaign. U.S. House Race (MS-3): WDAM aired full 1-on-1 interviews with District 3 candidates Michael Guest (R), Michael Chiaradio (D), and Erik Kiehle (Libertarian) ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, midterms. Flood Control: Madison County cleared a key federal step for the Bear Creek flood project in Canton, with USDA/NRCS authorizing the design phase after an environmental assessment and “no significant impact” finding. Workforce & Economic Development: A new Mississippi Business Alliance group is convening city and county leaders in Starkville through its Business Forward Tour to share what’s working and tackle workforce growth. Local Governance: Meadville called a special election Aug. 25 on a 3% hotel/motel/B&B room-rental tax to fund tourism promotion and parks. Housing Costs (HUD data): Public housing rent snapshots show Amite County averaging $297/month (2025) and Alcorn County averaging $317/month (2025). Energy Prices: GasBuddy reports show midgrade and premium price swings across Mississippi counties in the week ending Aug. 8, with some single-station “lowest” deals.
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