AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety: Walmart-exclusive Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter is recalled in 19 states, including Mississippi, after routine testing found salmonella in a single lot (UPC 194346207961; lot LB028ACP04; exp. Jan. 28, 2027). Food Safety: Taylor Farms’ lettuce recall is expanding in detail, with an FDA report listing 236,192 cases tied to “Potential Cyclospora contamination,” including Walmart’s Marketside and major restaurant chains. Maritime & Defense Manufacturing: Saronic Technologies set up an autonomous-ship test site at the Port of Gulfport to support on-water testing and commissioning of its Marauder unmanned vessels as production scales. Energy & Infrastructure: The U.S. approved a $1.7 billion natural gas pipeline across Mississippi, adding to the state’s ongoing buildout. Politics & Business Climate: Mississippi AG Lynn Fitch announced her run for governor, pitching an accelerated phase-out of the state income tax to attract business and workers. Local Economy & Fraud: BBB Scam Tracker data put Natchez among the top Mississippi cities for scam reports in June, with online purchase scams driving the biggest losses. Sports & Community: Jackson Academy swept Madison-Ridgeland Academy in a rematch, while South Mississippi pickleball continues to surge with new courts and growing participation.
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