AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMississippi Comic Con: Jackson’s three-day Comic Con is underway at the Mississippi Trade Mart and Arena, pulling in thousands of fans and cosplayers with celebrity guests including Tom Kenny (SpongeBob SquarePants) and Kel Mitchell (Good Burger), plus Q&As, panels, gaming, and vendor booths. Gulf Coast Heritage: Pass Christian marked the 48th annual Blessing of the Fleet with a harbor boat parade, live music, and a memorial wreath honoring fishermen lost at sea—along with a push to support local seafood. Arts & Culture: Marilyn Powell of Philadelphia won the 2026 Mississippi Songwriter of the Year competition in Kosciusko for “Livin’ in the Word,” earning studio production support and a performance on WLBT’s Studio 3 Live. Community & Health: A Senatobia town hall drew more than 100 people for justice efforts after the killing of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, with families sharing similar experiences and calling for accountability. Local Life: An Iron River cyclist, Jim Fridsma, completed a nearly 6,800-mile bike ride from Florida to Alaska.
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