AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoSTEM in the Delta: Sparklight just awarded a $2,500 Dream Bigger STEM grant to launch the Leland–Stoneville Rocketry Lab, bringing hands-on rocketry for students ages 8–15. Summer meals for families: Mississippi school districts are rolling out free lunch and breakfast sites through the Summer Food Service Program—check local locations and dates so kids can eat all summer. Pageant spotlight: Jane Granberry won Miss Mississippi 2026 and is already setting her sights on Miss America. Military-connected students: Ocean Springs High School earned the state’s Military Star School designation, joining other Mississippi schools supporting service families. Health equity news: The U.S. infant mortality rate hit a record low in 2025, but Black infants still face more than twice the risk. Community faith moment: A Sharon pastor set a world record for the longest sermon—96 hours preaching straight through Genesis to Revelation. Culture & music: The 250 Voice Community Sing program shared gospel history and its roots in Mississippi through song and storytelling. Local learning: Mississippi Christian University’s teacher prep program earned an A+ for reading instruction training.
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