AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAlcorn State Basketball: Former NBA guard Monta Ellis, a Jackson native and Lanier High star, was named general manager of Alcorn State’s men’s program, tasked with roster building, recruiting, NIL and transfer decisions. Mississippi Arts & Culture: The MAX in Meridian announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class, honoring blues and gospel legends including Charlie Patton, Mississippi John Hurt, Bobby Rush and the Mississippi Mass Choir, with the ceremony set for January 2027. STEM for the Delta: 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 water conservation and soil science. Public Health: The state reported 29 Vibrio cases this year, including three Vibrio vulnificus infections; officials warn beach-goers to avoid brackish water with open wounds and to skip raw shellfish. Weather: Spotty weekend storms are possible before a hotter, drier pattern moves in, with highs climbing into the upper 90s late next week. Local Community: Meridian approved renaming a stretch of 4th Street as “Paul Davis Music Row,” honoring the songwriter and Meridian’s music legacy.
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