AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSTEM & Workforce Funding: Mississippi Valley State University is getting a $225,000 Nissan boost to expand STEM programs across seven Mississippi HBCUs. Adult Education Access: AccelerateMS and the Mississippi Office of Student Financial Aid launched the UPSKILL Mississippi Grant, offering last-dollar help for eligible adults in workforce-aligned certificate and associate programs. Maternal Health Training: Sisters in Birth is launching a vocational school in Mississippi to train doulas and maternal health leaders, aiming to tackle high rates of prematurity and low-birth-weight babies. Rural Healthcare Dollars: Mississippi’s rural healthcare transformation is moving forward with 167 awards totaling about $104.1 million, including funding for a new emergency care clinic in Rosedale. Agribusiness & Jobs: Heartland Catfish marked 30 years with a new website focused on retail and food-service partnerships. Food Safety: PepsiCo recalled about 122,000 cases of 28-ounce Gatorade in 37 states due to missing yellow dye labeling. Local Economy: Stone County Economic Development Partnership named Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College “Educator of the Year.” Sports & Community: Southern Miss opens Sun Belt play against Troy Tuesday night, with the matchup preview highlighting Troy’s home edge.
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