AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeat & Public Health: A Mississippi State University Extension explainer highlights mosquitoes as the “world’s deadliest animal,” noting 60 species statewide and that only a few transmit diseases—plus tips for avoiding bites as warm weather ramps up. Housing & Homelessness: Local providers say a nearly 20% homelessness increase in Mississippi is showing up in Meridian, driven by rising rents, low wages, and mental health strain. Food Benefits Security: MDHS is rolling out the ConnectEBT app with a card lock feature for SNAP, including default blocking of online and out-of-state transactions starting June 11. Child Well-Being Watch: The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT report shows Mississippi still near the bottom nationally, while neighboring states like Arkansas and New Mexico show mixed progress—education remains a major weak spot. Safety & Trauma: Multiple incidents underscore urgent health risks—from a Jackson trail ride shooting with one dead and five injured to a Madison County head-on crash that killed a child and sent others to UMMC. Corrections Mental Health: Central Mississippi Correctional Facility is operating a new Behavioral Management Unit for inmates with mental illness and substance use disorders.
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