AGP Executive Report
Last update: 20 hours agoSail 250 New Orleans: More than 3,000 service members and maritime partners poured into New Orleans this week to kick off the five-day Sail 250 celebration tied to America’s 250th birthday, with ship tours, outreach, and cultural events along the Mississippi River waterfront. Mississippi State softball: Coach Samantha Ricketts says the Bulldogs’ first-ever Women’s College World Series run will pay off as the program rebuilds after losing six seniors, including a pair of tough losses to Texas Tech and Texas. Delta leadership: Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann attended Delta Council Day in Stoneville, honoring student leaders and hearing from U.S. Rep. G.T. Thompson on the Delta’s role in agriculture. Economic development: Vicksburg’s Mississippi River Inland Port Complex was selected for Canadian Pacific Kansas City’s “Site Ready” program, earning a Silver-level certification to speed investor timelines. Workforce & safety: OSHA detailed prior citations and penalties tied to a fatal fall at Mississippi University for Women, underscoring ongoing scrutiny of roofing safety practices. Outdoor rules: Mississippi will tighten non-resident spring turkey limits—two birds now, then one before April 1 starting in 2027. Sports + culture: A Mississippi-themed Bay St. Louis travel piece highlights the coast town’s artsy, quirky draw, while local readers also got a roundup of weekend events.
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