AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNursing Board Update: Mississippi nursing board closed its investigation into Christine Wonsley, mother of Nolan Wells, ending a probe that followed his July death after a Horn Island boat trip; family says questions remain and harassment concerns have continued. Energy & Infrastructure: FERC approved the $1.7B Mississippi Crossing Project, a 208-mile natural gas pipeline through 10 Mississippi counties into Alabama, setting up hundreds of temporary jobs. Public Health: A major Salmonella egg recall is active across six states, including Mississippi, with sell-by dates through Aug. 17; officials warn some contaminated cartons may still be in fridges and restaurant kitchens. Food & Local Economy: National Farmers Market Week spotlights Gulf Coast growers and shoppers turning to local produce amid ongoing food-safety worries. Air Quality: Shelby County issued a Code Orange ozone advisory for Friday, Aug. 7, covering the Memphis metro including DeSoto County, MS. Economic Development: Bishopric Industries announced a $5.75M Natchez expansion adding 28 jobs, supported by state incentives. Transportation Safety: Gautier leaders are asking drivers to report train delays at key crossings as the city pursues an overpass solution. Policy Watch: AG Lynn Fitch joined a coalition backing the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act to expand states’ ability to pursue recipient fraud.
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