AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoJuneteenth & Civil Rights in Mississippi: Jackson State University unveiled a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker honoring slain activist Benjamin Brown, tying today’s community remembrance to the 1967 struggle for justice. Local Pageantry & Service: Jane Granberry was crowned Miss Mississippi 2026 and is already pushing her “Literacy Without Limits” initiative. Community Events: Two Mississippi Museums is hosting Juneteenth Jubilee weekend with free admission, flash tours, music, food trucks, and family activities. Education & Youth Support: Mississippi State’s STEP program (funded through 2029) will train skilled workers for leadership roles, while eight schools earned new Military Star Schools recognition for supporting military-connected students. Public Transit Watch: J-Tran workers in Jackson voted to authorize a strike if talks fail, with a possible mid-July work stoppage. Health & Community Care: The Red Cross is running daily blood drives across South Mississippi this week to help ease a nationwide shortage. Drugs & Safety: Laurel-area officials held an information session on “cob” (pinaca) after reports of severe youth medical emergencies. Culture & Pride: Alysan Durr was named 2026 Miss Juneteenth for Magee-area festivities on June 20.
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