AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoJackson Water Lawsuit: The U.S. Fifth Circuit upheld dismissal of a class action claiming Jackson knowingly allowed lead-contaminated drinking water, saying the claims aren’t covered by the Constitution’s due process protections. Local Politics & Public Safety: In Jackson-area news, a federal case tied to the Nolan Wells death investigation continues as an Ohio woman accused of bomb-threat calls pleads not guilty and heads toward trial. Mississippi Courts & Corrections: A Jones County drug court participant was sentenced to 12 years after repeated violations, including missed meetings, failed drug tests, and job terminations. Community & Jobs: Mississippi Public Broadcasting restored temporary service to WMAO 90.9 FM in the Delta after catastrophic ice-storm damage, helping keep local information on the air. Workforce Development: MDES kicked off Workforce Development Month with new job-seeker spotlights and programs aimed at older workers and training access. Sports & Culture: Mayors in the Pine Belt traded jabs ahead of the Little Brown Jug rivalry, while a Starkville-area memorial highway dedication honored “Lake” Little.
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