AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMississippi Politics: Attorney General Lynn Fitch’s run for governor adds to a crowded 2027 field, with term limits opening up multiple statewide seats and setting up a domino effect after the governor and lieutenant governor races. Local Culture: Meridian City Council unanimously approved renaming a stretch of 4th Street as “Paul Davis Music Row,” and the city is also gearing up for James Chaney Day with tours, a ribbon cutting, a kickball tournament, and a “Why We Vote” event. Sports & Community: Alcorn State hired former NBA guard Monta Ellis as general manager for men’s basketball, while Meridian opened new pickleball courts at Northeast Park (lights and amenities still coming). STEM & Education: The Mississippi Delta Nature and Learning Center won a $10,000 STEM grant to expand after-school science, build an indoor lab, and focus on topics like regenerative agriculture and water conservation. Public Safety: Mississippi River flows are “significantly higher than normal,” with officials warning boaters about stronger currents and advising extra caution at key launch areas. Arts & Music: MAX announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class, honoring Mississippi’s music legacy with inductees including Charlie Patton, Mississippi John Hurt, Bobby Rush, Conway Twitty, and the Mississippi Mass Choir.
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