AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEducation & Community: Moss Point School District named Dr. Michael Battle as superintendent, banking on his 20+ years in public education to keep momentum and improve school performance. School Attendance Push: Mississippi is stepping up chronic absenteeism enforcement under a new law that increases accountability for unexcused absences. Arts & Local Culture: Ocean Springs Library is hosting Mississippi artist Neal Hilt’s “Neal’s Night Gallery,” spotlighting his decades-old light-etching process. Music Heritage: Bentonia’s Blue Front Cafe—an old-school Delta blues juke joint tied to the Bentonia School of Blues—keeps the tradition alive as a living landmark. Lifelong Learning: Copiah-Lincoln Community College’s Institute for Learning in Retirement opened its Fall 2026 schedule with classes ranging from gardening to cooking and pottery. Wildlife & Family Fun: Mississippi Museum of Natural Science’s beloved speckled kingsnake “Elvis” is retiring from public programs after nearly two decades. Public Safety: Mississippi agencies arrested 69 people in a statewide operation targeting child exploitation and sex offender registry violations. River & Environment: A Mississippi River-focused grant effort is putting $300,000 toward youth programming and community nature projects.
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