AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMississippi Film & Arts: Jackson filmmaker Curtis Nichouls has died. Friends say he worked to bring Hollywood productions to Mississippi, including the Bruce Willis action movie “A Day to Die,” and pushed plans for a local film studio and training center. Oxford Live Music: Oxford’s fall lineup is heating up, with shows at venues like Proud Larry’s, The Lyric Oxford, and the Gertrude C. Ford Center for the Performing Arts. Craft Community: Velvet Stitch House is opening as a needlepoint haven in a former Central Street storefront, aiming to turn a hobby into a real community gathering spot. Campus Culture: Ole Miss is rolling out a new semester of fashion trends and game-day style, while the Student Activities Association kicks off Welcome Week with free events and a fall concert. Sports With Heart: BASSA Sports hosted its second annual Girls Basketball Showcase in Jackson to help athletes learn, compete, and gain exposure. Music History: Hazlehurst launched the inaugural Robert Johnson Crossroad Blues Festival—free, family-friendly, and built to keep the Delta legend’s memory alive. Local Sports Spotlight: Meridian was named a U.S. Open Family Day host, bringing tennis fun and community inclusion to the Northeast Tennis Center.
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