SUMMARY: Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre is set to testify before a Republican-led congressional committee investigating welfare mismanagement in Mississippi. Favre has repaid over $1 million in speaking fees obtained from a welfare program. While facing no criminal charges, he is part of a civil lawsuit regarding the misappropriation of welfare funds, which officials considered the state‘s largest public corruption case. A 2023 gag order complicates the extent of his testimony. The investigation stems from welfare funds being misused for a volleyball arena at the University of Southern Mississippi, where Favre’s daughter plays. The hearing is scheduled for Tuesday.

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SUMMARY: Martha Caradine has been sworn in as the new police chief of Ackerman, Mississippi, following the retirement of Tim Cook. Just hours after her appointment, a passenger plane made an emergency landing at the Ackerman Choctaw County Airport, going off the runway around 4:00 p.m. Fortunately, none of the three individuals on board were injured. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.

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SUMMARY: HP Hood LLC is recalling certain 96-ounce Lactaid Milk containers in over two dozen states due to potential almond allergens not indicated on the label. This could pose serious health risks for individuals allergic to almonds. The recall affects products shipped between September 5-18 to various states, including Pennsylvania and Texas. Consumers can identify affected products by the code 51-4109 P2 and specific “Best By Dates” on the packaging. No illnesses have been reported, but affected customers may return the product for a full refund or exchange. For inquiries, call Hood Consumer Affairs at (800) 242-2423.

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