AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBridge & Logistics: The Pascagoula River Bridge on Highway 26 in George County is closed after a deadly crash involving two passenger vehicles and an 18-wheeler; Mississippi DOT engineers must inspect structural damage before reopening, and drivers are urged to use alternate routes. Industrial Growth Watch: A new report says planned industrial manufacturing projects hit 156 in September, with $100M+ projects up 37.5% month over month—Mississippi logged 7 major projects. Energy & Safety: Mississippi Fire Marshal Mike Chaney is urging safe lithium-ion charging habits during Fire Prevention Week, citing at least 15 battery-caused fires this year. Broadband: Accelecom joined Georgia’s Rural Telephone and Broadband Association and the Alabama/Mississippi Broadband Association as a platinum associate member. Local Infrastructure Risk: Oktibbeha County supervisors moved to rehabilitate Oktibbeha County Lake to a high-hazard standard, but worry a federal grant deadline could jeopardize funding. Food Supply: Frozen berry recall expanded for select Great Value and Trader Joe’s products due to potential E. coli contamination. Mississippi Manufacturing Investment: Westwin Elements plans a $502M nickel refinery in Natchez, targeting 2029 commissioning.
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