AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Fuel Watch: Gas prices in Mississippi show pockets of relief in the week ending May 30, with regular as low as $3.84 in Coahoma County and $3.59 in Rankin County, while premium and midgrade deals also popped up in multiple counties—part of a broader national cooling trend tied to crude prices and supply conditions. Infrastructure & Construction: Madison is moving ahead with a nearly $665,000 MDOT federal grant to extend Main Street sidewalks, aiming for ADA-compliant pedestrian safety without traffic disruption. Workforce & Industry Pipeline: FORGE’s BuildHer Construction Camp is underway in Columbus, teaching young women construction basics and ending with a skills competition—plus local construction entrepreneur Robert A. Maharrey was recognized for residential remodeling and community work. Logistics & Manufacturing: International Paper broke ground with CPKC on a 468,000-square-foot packaging facility in Rankin County, targeting Q4 2027 operations with integrated rail access. Energy Reliability: A new look at the grid says extreme heat is shifting from “tail risk” to a design baseline, as planners respond to hotter, longer summers. Weather: A flood watch is in effect through Tuesday evening as a slow-moving system brings heavy rain and localized flooding risk. Food & Agriculture: Consolidated Catfish Producers won a USDA contract worth $848,160 to supply catfish for school lunches and federal food programs.
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