AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHousing & Construction: An Ocean Springs “Taj Mahal”-style, unfinished five-bedroom estate on nearly an acre with 126 feet of water frontage is back on the market for $2.5 million, up from $2 million in 2016, with the concrete-and-steel build still waiting on a contractor to finish the vision. Energy & Cost of Living: New modeling says federal energy policy changes since Jan. 2025 could drive $920 billion in added household energy spending by 2040, with Mississippi households facing higher electricity and gasoline costs. Food Safety: The FDA expanded a frozen-berry recall tied to an E. coli outbreak, adding Great Value organic blueberries and triple berry blend plus Trader Joe’s organic mixed berry blend, sold in Mississippi and many other states. Agriculture & Workforce: Indiana growers can apply for free soil testing through the Mississippi River Basin Soil Sampling Program, aiming to cut fertilizer waste and nutrient runoff. Local Business & Events: Biloxi’s Everything Embroidery Market drew 500-plus attendees to the Coast Coliseum for classes and vendor demos. Public Health & Policy: Calls are growing for a statewide kratom ban after Ole Miss student deaths and court filings tied to potent kratom-related compounds.
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