AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Spotlight: Nolan Wells Investigation: Mississippi teen Nolan Wells’ parents, joined by Ben Crump and Rev. Al Sharpton, are publicly pressing for a “full, transparent, and urgent” probe after authorities said they see no foul play in his Horn Island death—while the family points to “contradictions” about what happened, including claims about whether he was left behind and what happened to his phone and keys. Community & Education: The United Way of Southeast Mississippi is hosting a free Marion County Education & Health Fair Saturday with school supplies, uniforms, health screenings, and kids’ haircuts. Culture & Heritage: Meridian music advocate Kenneth Rainey Sr. is being remembered with tributes and new songs celebrating his decades of support for local music. Arts & Local Life: A new downtown Jonesboro mural spells out “JONESBORO,” spotlighting arts, sports, education, first responders, and the region’s agricultural roots. Business & Consumer Protection: Multistate attorneys general announced a $45M settlement with Block over Cash App deceptive practices, including misleading users about fraud protections. Sports & Summer Plans: A roundup of what to watch this weekend on streaming highlights new releases like “Backrooms” and “Hamnet.” Environment Watch: Conservation groups say gopher tortoises are now “critically endangered,” while the U.S. government disputes the change as habitat protections are rolled back.
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