AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEducation & Community: Mississippi’s kindergarten vaccine rates dip below herd-immunity in eight counties as the new school year starts, with the state health officer warning that measles and other diseases can return when coverage falls. School Success: Delta districts including Leland and Carroll County posted above-state-average Kindergarten Readiness Assessment results, pointing to targeted instruction and “success plans.” Workforce & Opportunity: Meridian Community College and Compass Datacenters launched Mississippi’s first MEI Data Center Pathway Program, offering tuition scholarships and a fast track to high-paying tech careers. Culture & History: The MAX will mark Wolfe Studio’s 80th anniversary with a full day of art, demos, and archive sharing on Aug. 22. Local Life: A black bear was caught on backyard camera in metro Mississippi, adding to rising sightings and renewed calls to remove attractants. Mississippi Sound: Federal and local leaders met in Biloxi to discuss the future of the Mississippi Sound, including permitting and the Bonnet Carré Spillway’s ripple effects. Health Policy: The Trump administration is preparing to roll back Head Start requirements, raising fears the anti-poverty mission could weaken. Sports & Community: Teachers across the state are gearing up for the first day, while some retired educators can now return to classrooms with benefits under a new law.
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