AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMLB Draft Buzz: The 2026 MLB Draft is underway in Philadelphia, with the Chicago White Sox taking UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky No. 1, followed by Grady Emerson (Rays), Vahn Lackey (Twins), Jackson Flora (Giants) and Derek Curiel (Pirates) in the top five. Local Arts & Culture: Madison County is spotlighting Black Appalachian life through Aluka Berry’s photo exhibit “Affrilachia: Testimonies,” built from years of visits across the region. Summer Nutrition Watch: Mississippi is again opting out of SUN Bucks, leaving hundreds of thousands of kids without $120 summer grocery support. Community Support: Dozens of Marion County families turned out for a free Education & Health Fair with school supplies, uniforms, screenings and haircuts. Health & Safety: Families in Mississippi marked fentanyl overdose deaths at Liberty Park, pushing for awareness and prevention. Wildlife Update: Gopher tortoises are now labeled “critically endangered,” as habitat protections face new pressure. Sports Spotlight: Jackson’s Jackson SERA Black Rodeo returns to the Mississippi Coliseum, celebrating African American cowboy history. Education Trends: Across the U.S., states are rolling out new rules to tackle chronic absenteeism and bring students back to class. Tech & Activism: A new wave of fights is emerging over AI data centers, echoing earlier local battles over noise, traffic and community impact.
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