AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoLeadership & Education: Mississippi State appointed conservation scientist Kristine Evans interim director of its Geosystems Research Institute, with John Cartwright named interim associate director. Obituaries: Vicki R. Barnes, Mississippi’s longest-serving chancellor and a longtime legal leader, died at 71. Civic Life & Community: Southern Echo’s GOTV push for the 2026 midterms drew praise, with organizers urging voters to use the updated absentee timeline through Oct. 31. Public Health & Safety: A federal appeals court ruled Jackson residents don’t have a constitutional right to truthful information about lead in drinking water, a blow to a case tied to children’s exposure. Education Policy: Ohio earned an “F” on sex education from a national group, and Mississippi was listed among states receiving failing marks. Culture & Travel: Visit Mississippi unveiled its 2027 Rose Parade float celebrating food, music, culture, and hospitality. Sports & Local Pride: Mississippi State improved to 4-0 after beating Missouri, and the Bulldogs now turn to bigger SEC tests.
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