AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoDeSoto County Voting Fight: Residents and the NAACP are suing Mississippi over new judicial election rules, arguing a majority-Black subdistrict is unconstitutional and could force a do-over of the November vote. Voting Rights Backlash: A new study says Republican efforts to dilute Black political power after the Voting Rights Act shift are driving higher turnout in Mississippi’s Black-belt counties. Education Under Federal Scrutiny: The U.S. Department of Education opened civil rights investigations into five medical schools, including William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, over alleged race-based admissions practices. Public Health Watch: The CDC estimates COVID-19 infections are growing or likely growing in Mississippi and 36 other states. Mississippi Lottery: Match 5 (07-10-15-20-32) and Cash 3 results for July 29 were released. Liquor Supply Update: Mississippi ABC delivery delays are easing, with turnaround times now under five days, though some stores still report wrong-item shipments. Local Courts: Gov. Tate Reeves appointed Delta State alum Celeste Embrey Wilson to the Mississippi Supreme Court, filling a vacancy. Nolan Wells Case: A friend of Nolan Wells’ family sent a cease-and-desist letter to a social media user over alleged false claims linking him to the teen’s death.
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