AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMississippi Public Health & Safety: Stone County and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality teamed up for a free household hazardous waste drop-off Saturday (May 30), giving residents a safe way to dispose of items like paint, batteries, pesticides, and motor oil. Higher Education Leadership: Jackson State University’s new president, Denise Jones Gregory, is starting with a year of outside leadership training—an unusual step meant to stabilize a period marked by turnover and community strain. STEM & Research in Mississippi: Mississippi State named two engineering students—Madelyn “Sloan” Berry and India “Alex” White—as Astronaut Scholars, adding national recognition and mentorship to the state’s science pipeline. Weather & Preparedness: WLOX’s “Hurricane Season 2026, Prepare Mississippi” special highlights new forecasting tools and practical readiness steps for Gulf Coast families. Local Tech/Infrastructure: Winona’s Riverfront Trail project is moving through state and federal review, with plans to connect Levee Park to Lions Park and later tackle a marina crossing. Science Storytelling: A Mississippi case study on histoplasmosis shows how lab testing guided treatment when symptoms didn’t fit the usual pattern.
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