AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLabor Day travel safety in Mississippi: The Mississippi Highway Patrol and MDOT are stepping up enforcement for the holiday weekend (Fri. Sept. 4 through Mon. Sept. 7), targeting speeding, impaired and distracted driving, and seat belt use. Officials cite last year’s Labor Day period with 159 crashes and 3 fatal crashes, plus hundreds of citations and DUI arrests. MDOT also launched its “Road to Game Day” push, urging drivers to plan routes, slow in work zones, and use the free MDOT Traffic App for live alerts. Meridian as a stopover: Visit Meridian says the city is primed for Labor Day travelers heading to the beach, with hotels along the I-20 corridor and events like “Full Moon on 5th” and activities at The MAX. Gas prices at record levels: AAA reports this Labor Day could be the most expensive on record at the pump, with the national average around $4.14 and diesel also hitting new highs, driven by global supply disruptions. Local scams watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Columbus logged 4 scam reports in July, tied for 10th among Mississippi cities with at least one report.
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