AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEducation & Youth: Mississippi lawmakers are pushing to keep fourth-grade reading gains from fading, with Senate Bill 2294 sending $9 million for an Adolescent Literacy Initiative that adds literacy coaches, in-year reading checks, and higher-quality curriculum support for grades 4–8. Community & Faith: Anew Creation Church in Magee is hosting Vacation Bible School July 20–24 (ages K5–19), with nightly lessons, meals, and interactive game stations. Civil Rights Legacy: Rev. Ed King, a civil rights veteran and one of the last founders of the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, has died in Jackson at 89. Arts & Entertainment: Gulfport’s iMPAC will host “Flying High Again,” an Ozzy Osbourne tribute show, July 11. Local Life & Practical Help: The Mississippi Department of Education released new school lunch payment guidelines and families can apply for free or reduced-price meal benefits. Culture & History (250): Mississippi leaders and icons marked America’s 250th with reflections on freedom, community, and what comes next.
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