AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMississippi Economy & Industry: The former Levi’s plant in Gluckstadt remains vacant after the December 2024 closure, with F Street Investment Group still shopping the 850,000-square-foot site for a single buyer or multiple tenants, while the Mississippi Development Authority stays involved. Energy Costs: Gas prices in Mississippi are expected to rise after the Strait of Hormuz blockade, with one report citing a jump from $2.35 in January to $3.82 by March 1. Workforce & Tech: Gulf Coast Community College hosted Anthropic Day Mississippi, part of the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network’s push to upskill public employees and prepare students for AI-linked jobs. Local Governance & Housing: Construction tied to the Lariat Affordable Housing project is prompting phased closures on 7th Ave N in Great Falls (impacting local access and traffic). Agriculture & Food: India’s heavy subsidies are distorting global rice markets, squeezing U.S. producers as government-backed support covers most production costs. Education & Youth: Mississippi 4-H is expanding beyond livestock and gardening into shooting sports, LEGOS judging, and leadership/public speaking.
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