AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMississippi Gun Safety: A new Mississippi law raises penalties for gun crimes targeting groups, sending some young offenders straight to circuit court and increasing maximum prison time when shootings happen at places like schools and houses of worship. Extreme Heat & Storm Risk: Across the U.S., a dangerous heat wave is expected to linger through Independence Day, while forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, and damaging winds that could disrupt travel and fireworks. Climate Outlook: NOAA-linked guidance points to a likely very strong “Super El Niño” later this year, with knock-on effects for weather patterns that can hit everything from crops to home gardens. Mississippi Infrastructure Watch: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues risk-reduction work at Arkabutla Dam and is moving toward a long-term fix, with a draft environmental assessment open for public comment. Local Education Pathway: Alcorn State and Mississippi Christian University signed a 4+1 accelerated Master of Accountancy pathway, aiming to shorten the route to CPA licensure. STEM in the Spotlight: Mississippi State marked America 250 by honoring veterans through campus memorial tours and wreath-laying.
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