AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMississippi Education & Accountability: Mississippi reported 75.6% of third graders passed the first reading assessment attempt for 2025-26, with retests scheduled again in late June under the Literacy-Based Promotion Act. Federal Fraud Case: Two former Mississippi school superintendents and a teacher were sentenced in a scheme stealing nearly $400,000 in federal education funds, with the state auditor calling for continued accountability. Voting Rights Fight: A Supreme Court move lets Alabama use a map that removes a Black opportunity district, renewing Southern advocates’ pushback against redistricting that weakens Black voting power. Culture & Community: Mississippi Christian University named Griffin Fleming director of fan engagement, while the Miss Mississippi pageant’s 2026 contestants gathered in Vicksburg. Arts & Local History: UM Museum hosts a conversation on Mississippi self-taught and folk artists, spotlighting creativity outside traditional training. Road Safety Watch: A new analysis says 14% of major Mississippi roadways are in poor condition. Health & Lifestyle: Mississippi’s free fishing weekend/day is set to kick off for anglers.
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