AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMississippi Gulf tourism & events: Jeepin’ theCoast 2026 is underway on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, with thousands of Jeepers rolling into Long Beach, Pass Christian, Bay St. Louis and more for beach crawls, scavenger hunts, vendor villages, concerts and a Show & Shine competition. Workforce & visitor economy: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and J. Allen Automotive Group signed a diesel technician apprenticeship program, aiming to start students earning while they learn amid a diesel tech shortage—good news for the region’s long-term service and travel infrastructure. Outdoor travel guide: A new Great Mississippi Nature Trail highlights 20 destinations across the state for biking, camping, wildlife watching, kayaking and more, including stops like Tishomingo State Park and Red Bluff. Local tourism spotlight: The Love Lee County Tour returns June 12–13 as a free, self-guided driving tour featuring locally owned businesses, farms, artisans and historic stops. Community culture: The 93rd annual Miss Mississippi pageant is underway at the Vicksburg Convention Center, with the winner crowned by week’s end. Travel logistics: The Mississippi River bridge center-span installation in the Lansing, Iowa/WIS 82 project has been pushed to Friday due to weather, with ferry closure and river traffic restrictions planned.
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