AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGulf Coast Growth & Infrastructure: D’Iberville says it’s seen the fastest population growth on the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 2010 and is ramping up investment in roads, utilities, and waterfront upgrades to keep pace. Workforce Safety: With heat advisories in the Jackson metro, MDOT and local contractors are pushing PPE, early starts, hydration, and safety huddles for road and bridge crews. Food Industry & Public Health: Mississippi officials report cyclosporiasis cases and urge residents to buy local and know sourcing as Taylor Farms expands a 27-state iceberg lettuce recall; FDA later said a prior positive test was a false positive while the recall stays in effect. Energy & Prices: GasBuddy data shows Mississippi premium and midgrade prices hovering around the mid-$3 to mid-$4 range for the week ending July 11, while national prices are back near $4 amid renewed Iran-related oil market pressure. Local Governance & Data Centers: Jackson Mayor John Horhn tells a federal judge there’s no approved data center plan for the Lake Hico site, calling any talks “very premature” amid concerns about JXN Water impacts. Weather Watch: Tropical Storm Bertha is forming in the Gulf with flooding as the main threat, and Chevron is adjusting Gulf operations ahead of the system.
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