AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoU.S. Senate Race: Democratic challenger Scott Colom is pushing for three debates with Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, calling it a chance to move past talking points and answer voters directly. State Politics: Mississippi senators backed the Protect College Sports Act after it cleared the U.S. Senate, setting up a major national shift in college athletics rules. Public Safety & Health: Investigators are warning Mississippians about potent kratom products after reports of synthetic tablets found in rooms tied to Ole Miss student deaths, while Oxford police say kratom sales arrests followed the cases but no confirmed link has been announced. Local Business & Consumer Watch: The BBB is warning homeowners about contractor scams, especially out-of-town operators taking deposits and not finishing jobs. Cybersecurity for Small Firms: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and Mississippi State hosted “Securing the Coast” to help small businesses land defense contracts by tightening cybersecurity basics. Immigration Enforcement: An American fugitive wanted in Mississippi for sexual battery involving an incapacitated person was arrested in Cebu, Philippines, and faces deportation. Community & Events: Diamondhead’s Fall Fest is moving to city control for Oct. 17, keeping the tradition while expanding vendor and family activities.
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