AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFirst Amendment & Free Speech: A new push to stop federal employees from pressuring platforms to remove posts is back in the spotlight, with a Justice Department settlement involving Mississippi and Louisiana tied to alleged Biden-era censorship pressure. Publishing & Culture: Kathryn Stockett talks about getting fired by her publisher and the pressure of following up The Help, while a Memorial Day weekend media mix runs from stolen-organ claims to debates over what “free speech” really means. Mississippi Tech & Community: The MAX in Mississippi is gearing up for an immersive John Jennings exhibit that spotlights Mississippi culture through comics and worldbuilding. Public Health: Mississippi continues tracking invasive Asian needle ants and ongoing Gulf Coast bacteria advisories tied to sewage leaks. Travel Reality Check: AAA says Memorial Day gas prices are the highest in years, and the Strait of Hormuz disruption is still squeezing pump costs.
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