AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMLB Draft Buzz: Mississippi’s baseball pipeline stayed hot as 21 players with Mississippi ties heard their names called in the 2026 MLB Draft, including four first-round picks—Oak Grove’s Eric Booth Jr. went 7th to Baltimore, Ole Miss’ Cade Townsend went 23rd to Chicago, and Mississippi State’s Ace Reese went 24th to Seattle. Local Education & Access: A new Mississippi driver’s education law raises the bar with 30 classroom hours and 6 behind-the-wheel hours, pushing families toward certified programs like a new Driver’s Education Academy in Hattiesburg. Community & Culture: Ascension Parish Scouts returned from weeklong summer camp in Hazlehurst, earning merit badges and building confidence through outdoor challenges. Arts & Identity: A Madison County photo exhibit spotlights Black Appalachian life through Aluka Berry’s “Affrilachia: Testimonies,” documenting communities across the region. Public Safety & Justice: The Nolan Wells case off Horn Island keeps expanding, with parents and civil rights advocates pressing for a transparent investigation after questions about timelines and phone data. Food Security: Mississippi Today reports Gov. Tate Reeves again opted out of SUN Bucks, leaving many kids who rely on school meals without summer grocery support.
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