AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHigher Education: Mississippi State is mourning Dr. Richard E. Holmes, 82, the university’s first Black student. He later returned as a campus physician, endowed a scholarship and was honored with a plaza this year. Game Day: Mississippi State visits LSU, while Ole Miss hosts Missouri in two ranked SEC matchups Saturday. Business & Agriculture: Plastics manufacturer Koinonia plans a $7.7 million operation in Drew, and MSU will lead a five-year federal fish innovation lab to boost seafood production. Schools & Community: More than half of Mississippi public schools earned A or B grades under the state’s new accountability scale. Lowndes Community Foundation also awarded over $40,000 to 15 organizations, including support for early-childhood classroom kits. Wildfire Risk: Burn bans are in effect in multiple Mississippi counties as dry conditions raise fire danger.
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