AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMissouri State Fair Guide: The 2026 Missouri State Fair runs Aug. 13-23 with daily gates 7:20 a.m.-10 p.m., carnival hours starting at noon (weekdays) and 11 a.m. (weekends), and wristbands priced at $37 (Mon-Fri) and $47 (Sat-Sun), plus concerts across three stages. Music Spotlight: Atlanta metal band Mastodon previews “In The Ruins,” a Hurricane Helene-inspired track from the upcoming album Marrow Deep. Local Art: The Red Dot Gallery in Nevada City hosts 3D artist Wendy Spratt through Sept. 6 with wall paintings, woodwork, and repurposed burned bowls. Community Back-to-School: Columbia’s Powerhouse Community Development Corporation holds a free Community Back-to-School Bash Friday (noon-6) with backpacks and supplies for students. Sports-Entertainment Crossover: Travis Kelce calls his Taylor Swift wedding at Madison Square Garden “the best night of my life,” sharing the venue choice at Chiefs camp in Missouri. Lottery Buzz: A Powerball ticket sold in Illinois wins a $1.040 billion jackpot (cash value $450.5 million). More Missouri Sports Notes: Chiefs camp also welcomed offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy back after a family shooting incident, with coach Andy Reid emphasizing Mia Bieniemy’s stability.
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