AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoTabasco & Avery Island: A new CEO, Adam Graves, becomes the first outsider to lead McIlhenny Co., bringing an international, Spanish-fluent background to the family brand known for its pepper heat. Mississippi Education & Public Safety: University of Southern Mississippi opened a rural digital forensics lab to help smaller law enforcement agencies examine phones, tablets, computers, and storage devices—plus virtual training for students and officers. Career Pathways: AccelerateMS is expanding its high school career coach partnerships across Mississippi, aiming to connect students with in-demand career pathways and workforce-ready guidance. Faith & Community: Hope City Church in Meridian celebrated the ribbon-cutting for its new downtown home, marking growth since the COVID-era beginnings. Local Gospel Music: Canton Music Fest returns after nearly 20 years, bringing the Canton Spirituals back to Historic Canton Square for a July 4 celebration with a kids’ zone and vendors. Health Access: Free HIV self-test kits are available to Mississippi residents through the Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health, pushing “know your status” at-home testing. Youth & Outreach: Moorhead pastors hosted a Youth for Christ rally, with plans for month-by-month visits to reach youth, young adults, and families through church connections. Culture & Food: Mississippi Mills is calling for home cooks and small businesses to join its first Multicultural Food Festival (Oct. 11, 2026), celebrating community through shared dishes.
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