AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMississippi Fuel Watch: GasBuddy reports the statewide average for regular gas in Mississippi fell to $3.60 per gallon for the week ending Aug. 8, with local lows including $3.36 in Jasper County and $3.44 in Tippah County. Food Safety: FDA escalated a large egg recall tied to Salmonella to its highest risk level, while Walmart-linked Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits were recalled over possible Listeria contamination in 29 states. AI & Politics: New reporting says AI-focused super PAC money is flooding state elections, with big tech groups backing ads that often don’t even name AI as the issue. Defense & Testing: The U.S. Army opened new missile test range access for private and allied firms, including Camp Shelby in Mississippi, aiming to cut a long testing-slot bottleneck. Agriculture: Mississippi agriculture leaders are set to meet USDA officials in Washington to discuss challenges facing farmers and producers. Local Business Support: Newbern will host a free small-business support session Aug. 20 with one-on-one planning help for rural entrepreneurs.
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