AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoICE Oversight in Focus: Democratic lawmakers, including Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, are demanding answers after reports allege an ICE officer involved in a deadly Maine shooting had serious mental health issues and a history of violent behavior—raising fresh questions about vetting and training. Local Community & Culture: Meridian’s Jimmie Rodgers Museum is getting a new home on Front Street, and the foundation is gearing up for a Street Dance fundraiser at Singing Brakeman Park on July 24 to help move and preserve the museum. Education & Everyday Life: Mississippi teachers say a new state-mandated process for buying classroom supplies is “insane, cumbersome, frustrating,” while Lauderdale County schools adjust attendance rules under a new state law. Health Access: SEMRHI is urging Pine Belt parents to sign up for its school-based health program, offering no-cost clinics inside participating schools. Mississippi Arts: South Arts named Meridian artist Brejenn Allen as the 2026 Mississippi fellow, part of the Southern Prize and State Fellowships for Visual Arts. Remembering Nolan Wells: Memorial services are set for 18-year-old Nolan Wells in Ocean Springs, with his family asking for a celebration of his life.
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