AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoLocal Politics: Jackson leaders are weighing a temporary moratorium on new data center projects after two meetings, with officials saying more planning is needed on engineering, environmental impacts, and how the growth could affect other city priorities. Courts & Accountability: Former Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba pleaded guilty in a federal bribery case tied to a downtown hotel proposal, with sentencing set for Oct. 15; the Mississippi Bar is also asking the state Supreme Court to suspend former Hinds DA Jody Owens’ law license after his guilty plea. Public Safety: A body was found on Horn Island in the search for 18-year-old Nolan Wells, with DNA testing pending to confirm identity. Mississippi Business & Infrastructure: Boland Marine won a nearly $31 million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract for repairs to the dredge Wheeler, aimed at keeping the Mississippi River open for commerce. Community & Culture: Meridian’s America 250 events drew thousands, and Farmers Market Week spotlighted Mississippi growers. Health & Weather: A record-breaking heat wave over the holiday weekend killed dozens nationwide, including reports of heat-related death in Mississippi. Legacy: George E. Johnson Sr., a Mississippi-born pioneer behind Johnson Products and Black hair care brands, died at 99.
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