AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Safety: Ole Miss confirmed two student deaths under separate investigations in Oxford; packaged kratom was found at both scenes, and authorities say there’s no confirmed link yet—still, police are urging people to avoid kratom and any unprescribed substances while autopsies are scheduled. Energy & Logistics: Diesel hit record highs in Mississippi, with AAA reporting the state at about $6.06 and drivers facing steep fill-up costs, adding pressure to trucking and supply chains. Rural Health: Gov. Tate Reeves announced the first round of Mississippi’s rural health funding—over $104 million—aimed at tech upgrades and telehealth, with spending deadlines raising scrutiny. Industry & Investment: PowerCompute says it will swap in new Bitmain S19 XP miners, boosting expected Mississippi-linked hashrate by redeploying older units and adding more in October. Workforce: The Mississippi Business Alliance’s Columbus stop found workforce availability is the top growth limiter for many employers, as leaders push for better alignment between training and hiring needs.
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