AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJackson Death Investigation: Hinds County coroner identified the woman found hanging behind a vacant home in west Jackson as 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, but Jackson police are withholding the incident report and no autopsy results have been released yet—prompting calls for a federal probe. Food Safety Recall: Walmart shoppers are urged to check Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter jars sold in 19 states, including Mississippi, because a specific lot with a Jan. 28, 2027 expiry was recalled after Salmonella was found. Coastal Health Warning: Mississippi State Department of Health reminded residents to reduce Vibrio risk as warm-water exposure continues; this year MSDH reports 29 Vibrio cases, including three V. vulnificus. Louisiana Vibrio Update: Louisiana health officials report five deaths tied to Vibrio vulnificus in 2026, with all cases linked to wounds exposed to seawater. Pediatric Cancer Fundraiser: A Mississippi-born cancer survivor is launching the Great Loop Challenge to raise more than $1 million for pediatric cancer research. Community Health Center Week: SEMRHI wrapped National Health Center Week with a free Senior Wellness Day focused on eye health, with another event planned for Sept. 12.
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