AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoMississippi Infrastructure: MDOT is rolling out “The Big Fix” I-20/I-55 Freight Corridors Improvement Project, targeting 36 bridge rehabilitations and 32 interstate miles of resurfacing around the Jackson metro to boost safety and mobility for freight and commuters. Agriculture Tech: USDA-ARS and Auburn University are collaborating on drone and AI research to improve scouting and field operations, including better delivery of liquid and dry materials for crops. Energy & Costs: GasBuddy reports show Mississippi fuel prices edging up week over week, with Clay County premium hitting $4.24 (lowest in the county) and Monroe County regular as low as $3.39; diesel in Walthall County reportedly bottomed at $5.39. Gulf Economy: A new look at the Gulf South frames the region—Texas through Florida—as a growing innovation hub built on energy, manufacturing, defense, and major ports. Consumer Safety: BBB Scam Tracker data finds multiple Mississippi cities tied for elevated scam reports in July, including Picayune and Ocean Springs, underscoring ongoing fraud losses. Environment: Researchers measured the northern Gulf of Mexico hypoxic zone at about 1,332 square miles, the second-smallest on record, after storm conditions disrupted oxygen layering.
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