AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSenatobia Police Shooting: The family of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley is demanding release of body, dash, and Walmart security video after police fired into a moving vehicle during a shoplifting call, with civil-rights attorney Ben Crump saying the footage is key to whether officers were in danger. Mississippi Courts & Voting: A federal judge ruled Mississippi can’t use the SAVE voter-citizenship database in its current form, citing privacy risks and the chance of wrongful purges—an issue tied to the state’s SHIELD Act. Education & Student Voice: The Mississippi State Board of Education selected Gulfport High student Cannon Parker as the high school junior representative for 2026-27, giving students a say in policy affecting public schools. Online Safety: AG Lynn Fitch announced a settlement with Roblox aimed at protecting children, including limits on adult interactions, parental controls, and stricter safeguards against grooming. Community Care: Poplar Springs UMC in Meridian opened a “Blessing Box” so neighbors can discreetly take what they need and drop off what they don’t. Local Culture: Meridian students met graphic novelist John Jennings during a summer arts camp, and his exhibit at The MAX is spotlighting Mississippi’s comics and creative culture. Church Milestone: Cedar Grove Baptist Church in Leakesville honored Alma Dean Hicks for 65 years as treasurer—she’s 100 and still serving.
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