AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMississippi Fraud Watch: Mississippi wrapped up “Operation Stronghold,” a statewide sweep targeting credit card skimmers and SNAP/EBT fraud. Inspectors checked 421+ businesses and nearly 2,150 point-of-sale terminals, recovering three skimmers—bringing the 2025-26 total to 56. Officials say training and outreach are key to protecting benefits. Women’s Health in Corrections: A new Prison Policy Initiative review says menopause is barely addressed in public prison documents nationwide; Mississippi is one of the few states whose policies actually mention it, though the report finds no comprehensive care plan. Music & Mississippi Pride: Jazz legend Cassandra Wilson, born in Jackson, Mississippi, died at 70. Known for blending jazz with blues, folk, pop, and country, she won two Grammys and was honored as a NEA Jazz Master. Local Arts Spotlight: Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art in Biloxi was named Mississippi’s 2026 best museum by Mississippi Magazine. Community Calendar: The 17th Mississippi Songwriters Festival returns Sept. 17-20 in Ocean Springs and Gautier, with Hall of Fame inductions and workshops.
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