AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoCommunity & Arts: Moss Point kicked off its Levitt AMP free concert series at Riverfront Park with a ribbon-cutting for the new “River City Guitar” sculpture, with six more family-friendly shows planned through Oct. 31. Education & Local Pride: Mississippi Academic Assessment results show science gains statewide, and South Mississippi districts Bay-Waveland and Ocean Springs landed top-10 spots in English, math, and science. Civil Rights Heritage: A revamped Fannie Lou Hamer driving tour adds new videos and a Jackson stop tied to the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, expanding the story of her 1964 convention testimony. Local Safety & Community Response: Humphreys County is mourning 16-year-old JaKamryn Price after he was killed following a football game; a town hall is set to address violence and crime. Faith & Backlash: Newly appointed Benoit Municipal Judge Assma Ali pushed back on online harassment tied to her Muslim faith, stressing she’ll uphold the U.S. Constitution. Mississippi Lifestyle Spotlight: Natchez was named Architectural Digest’s prettiest town in Mississippi, praised for antebellum history and the Natchez Trace Parkway. Health & Everyday Life: A new “130/80” high blood pressure guidance push highlights simple lifestyle steps and why proper arm cuffs matter.
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