AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoCatholic Community & Culture: Leonville’s Fête-Dieu du Teche returns with a 40-mile Eucharistic boat procession tied to the Feast of the Assumption, starting with Mass at St. Leo the Great and moving by boat toward St. Martinville. Education & Faith in Action: Jackson Public Schools rolls out its seven-year Gear Up initiative (with a $10M federal grant) to help middle schoolers explore careers and plan for college, with JSU among partners. Local Homelessness Effort: Jackson City Council approved a $220,000 contract to bring in the Mississippi Housing Partnership for a tenant-based rental assistance piece of Homeward JXN. Nursing Faculty Spotlight: Belhaven University named Dr. Tonsha Emerson Assistant Professor of Nursing, bringing 30+ years of clinical and teaching experience. STEM & Learning Access: Atmos Energy and the Grammy Museum launched a three-year, $50,000 partnership to fund student scholarships and expand education endowment support statewide. Campus Life & Relationships: Mississippi State researchers say video games can benefit romantic relationships when partners believe gaming helps—plus MSU aims to reclaim a cowbell world record on Sept. 26. Sports Eligibility Shake-Up: The SEC and Big Ten move to block pro players from returning to college, adding fuel to ongoing NCAA eligibility fights. Remembering & Community Service: Jackson honors Sgt. Perry Martin Sr. for decades of public service, and Mississippi’s Dolly Parton Imagination Library continues reaching kids in Yazoo County.
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