AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMississippi Education: New state law will require middle school financial literacy starting in the 2027-28 school year, with districts able to teach it as a standalone course or weave it into existing classes. Arts & Culture: USM’s Center for Writers director Dr. Olivia Clare Friedman won a $5,000 Mississippi Arts Commission grant to support a poetry manuscript. Community & Memory: A justice march in New Orleans honored Mississippi student-athlete Nolan Wells, drawing families and community groups to demand answers after his death. Local Lifestyle & Food: Animales BBQ Co. is turning family dining into a full indoor play-and-music experience, pairing big barbecue with a kid-focused playroom. Housing & Affordability: One Southern metro—Morristown, Tennessee—has been flagged as a standout for affordability, with buyers finding luxury options for far less than pricier coastal markets. Health & Well-Being: A new national look at depression rates highlights how mental health struggles have risen sharply in recent years, with treatment still out of reach for many. Business & Banking: Southern Bancorp is rebranding as Uplift Bank to better match its mission of serving underserved communities.
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