AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoEducation & Attendance: Mississippi’s chronic absenteeism rate fell to 26.5% in 2025-26, down from 27.6% the year before, as new state attendance policies take hold. Cost of Living: Gas in Mississippi is averaging about $3.96 a gallon, pushing affordability worries as inflation and Middle East tensions keep pressure on household budgets. Food Access: The Mississippi Department of Education announced a Child and Adult Care Food Program to reimburse eligible providers serving meals to children and adults over 60. Politics & Redistricting: After eight public hearings, Mississippi lawmakers are moving toward drawing new district lines following a federal court order vacating earlier maps. Public Safety & Community: Law enforcement is searching the Mississippi River for a missing 60-year-old Utica man after his boat was found unattended near Merrick State Park. Local Events: Cruisin’ the Coast is underway on the Gulf Coast, with classic-car fans arriving early in Bay St. Louis and Gulfport. Sports (SEC): No. 7 Alabama visits No. 16 Mississippi State Saturday in a marquee, unbeaten matchup in Starkville.
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