AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoRiverfront Weekend Fun: The Alton Powerboat Nationals kick off on the Mississippi River with free test-and-tune sessions Friday at Riverfront Park, plus a downtown street party (6:30–8:30 p.m.) and ticketed races Saturday and Sunday. Coast Coliseum Event: Biloxi’s 11th annual Gulf Coast Big Rig Truck Show returns to the Mississippi Coast Coliseum with custom semis, raffles, and a convoy roll-out Saturday; admission is $15 and parking $10. Health & Travel Watch: Mississippi reports five confirmed cyclosporiasis cases tied to a multi-state outbreak, with providers warned to watch for symptoms; health officials say it’s not yet clear if cases are linked. Weather for Vacation Plans: Hot, humid conditions continue across central Mississippi with heat index values over 100 degrees—plan outdoor time carefully and hydrate. Culture Stop: Meridian artist Brejenn Allen named a Mississippi fellow by South Arts, adding fresh spotlight to the region’s visual arts scene. Nature & Conservation: An environmental group sues over delayed federal protections for the Pearl River map turtle, a species found only in Mississippi and Louisiana.
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