AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoLocal Law & Public Safety: New Mississippi gun rules take effect July 1, including trying some teens as adults for certain gun crimes and tougher penalties for stolen firearms and shooting into groups. Criminal Justice: An independent autopsy in the Kohen Wiley police shooting case says the 1-year-old died from a shotgun wound to the torso and calls the manner of death homicide, challenging officers’ account and renewing calls for transparency. Elections: The U.S. Supreme Court upheld Mississippi’s vote-by-mail approach that lets ballots counted if postmarked by Election Day and received within five business days. Local Government: Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport’s governance fight continues in federal court over a 2016 takeover law, with testimony focused on local control. Community & Culture: Students from across the country are digging at UMMC Asylum Hill to search for remains tied to the site’s 19th- and early 20th-century patients. Business & Growth: Xeltis says it has reached 50% enrollment in its U.S. pivotal trial for a hemodialysis vascular access device. Weather & Health: Extreme heat warnings are in place in parts of the country, with Mississippi also facing ongoing summer heat risks.
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