AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLocal Education & Health: Dozens of Marion County families scored free school supplies, uniforms, health screenings and haircuts at the third annual Marion County Education & Health Fair in Columbia. Community & Culture: The Jackson SERA Black Rodeo returns to the Mississippi Coliseum, spotlighting African American cowboys and Western heritage with top rodeo competition. Public Health & Safety: Families in Madison honored loved ones lost to fentanyl at Liberty Park, with experts urging the community to hear real stories behind the overdose crisis. MLB Draft (Sports + Local Pride): Day 1 of the 2026 MLB Draft kicked off in Philadelphia with the White Sox taking UCLA’s Roch Cholowsky No. 1; Mississippi ties showed up again with picks including Ace Reese (Mississippi State) and Cade Townsend (Mississippi). Mississippi Business & Lifestyle: Dutch Bros opened its first Mississippi location in Pearl, bringing its drive-thru “broistas” culture and fan-favorite drinks to the Magnolia State. Local Achievement: Brenham native Tyler Dawson is now head golf professional at EMCC’s Lion Hills Center & Golf Course in Columbus, coaching and running youth camps.
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