AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMLB Draft (Mississippi impact): The Chicago White Sox kicked off the 2026 MLB Draft by taking UCLA shortstop Roch Cholowsky No. 1, then Mississippi’s pipeline kept rolling: the Cubs grabbed Ole Miss right-hander Cade Townsend at No. 23, and the Orioles selected Oak Grove outfielder Eric Booth Jr. No. 7—another top-10 Mississippi moment. Local retail & consumer savings: Mississippi’s annual tax-free weekend is underway, letting shoppers buy qualifying school items under $100 without the 7% sales tax, with Southaven reporting heavy crowds. Banking & business staffing: New SVPs and branch managers were named across banks, alongside leadership moves at a radio station owner promoting a regional chief. Public input & voting access: Clarksdale hosted a “Rally For Our Rights” hearing tied to the Mississippi Voting Rights Act Rapid Response Coalition, aiming to give Delta voters a stronger voice. Community health & education: Dozens of Marion County families got free school supplies, uniforms, screenings, and haircuts at the annual Education & Health Fair. Food & local culture: Greenville’s Doe’s Eat Place—now nationally recognized—remains a three-generation staple, with its kitchen and community draw still intact. Consumer protection: Mississippi’s AG Anne Lopez joined a multistate push urging the FCC to tighten rules that limit scammers’ access to legitimate phone numbers.
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