AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHistoric Politics: Scott Colom’s narrow victory makes him Mississippi’s first popularly elected Black U.S. senator and breaks decades of Republican dominance. He has pledged to serve all Mississippians. Ole Miss: Three Black students described the lasting hurt of racist gestures outside their apartment; one of the women involved has apologized, and the university is investigating. Food & Health: University of Mississippi researchers explain how “food is medicine” programs—such as produce boxes and grocery vouchers—can support patients, including in rural communities. Mississippi Dining: Thirteen state restaurants and Oxford bartender Ally Bowen earned recognition in the MICHELIN Guide’s second American South ceremony, adding to Mississippi’s growing culinary profile. Downtown Renewal: Picayune Main Street is getting a new revitalization roadmap, with recommendations for storefronts, streetscapes and local economic development.
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