AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMississippi Community & Justice: Ocean Springs teen Nolan Wells would have turned 19 today, and his family is marking the milestone with prayer vigils and renewed calls for a federal probe after an unexplained death following a July 4 boating trip near Horn Island; the Jackson County DA says she can’t publicly share details of an active investigation, while supporters keep pushing for answers. Education & Parenting: A national debate over school discipline and student outcomes is getting louder, from criticism of corporal punishment to arguments that state test scores don’t tell the whole story about learning. Culture & Faith: A new book, Letters To Prison: Words of Encouragement and Faith, draws on one author’s incarceration and Christian study to offer hope for people facing “prisons” of many kinds. Coast Life & Health: Lifeline Blood Services is urging donors to “Be the MVP” at a football-themed blood drive in Jackson on Aug. 20, as summer shortages continue. Local Events: Treasures on the Bayou returns to Thibodaux for two days of antiques, art, and gifts (Sept. 11–12).
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