AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoCriminal Justice & Accountability: A Mississippi expungement clinic in the Delta offered free record-clearing help, with attorneys saying expungements can restore rights like voting and firearm possession. Public Records & Prison Oversight: The Southern Poverty Law Center launched a Mississippi deaths-in-custody database, citing gaps in sheriff reporting and inconsistencies with state data. Local Policing: Senatobia fired Police Chief Harold Vanderford after reporting alleged racist slurs in private texts tied to the shooting death of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley. Elections & Civic Power: A Mississippi redistricting discussion drew attention to how the Legislature is shaping voting maps. State Government & Economy: Gov. Tate Reeves signed a proclamation for National Hunting and Fishing Day, highlighting conservation funding tied to licenses. Mississippi Business Growth: Gulf Ship announced a $43 million Gulfport expansion creating about 121 jobs. Higher Education: Ole Miss ASB outlined fall plans including an Uber credit program and a “UM 10” discount initiative for Oxford businesses. Culture: Jackson mourned jazz legend Cassandra Wilson, a Grammy winner born and raised in the city.
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