AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoManufacturing & Jobs: Southwire is pouring $256M into a Starkville expansion, adding about 380,000 sq. ft. and 128 new jobs as it modernizes to meet electrification and data-center demand. Defense & Testing: The U.S. Army named Camp Shelby (Miss.) and three other sites as “premier” drone testing ranges, with a new single-entry access portal meant to speed industry trials. Port & Autonomy: Saronic opened a Gulfport site for on-water testing and commissioning of its Marauder autonomous vessels, partnering with USM and the Port of Gulfport. Food Safety: Taylor Fresh Foods recalled jalapeño-linked products after a salmonella outbreak tied to Mexican-grown peppers sickened hundreds across 27 states, with items sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target and Trader Joe’s. Public Health & Community: MGCCC hosted a job fair for workers displaced by Hood Industries’ permanent closure in Stone County, aiming to connect laid-off employees with new employers and training. Local Economy: Slidell sold its business campus to Textron Systems for $3.4M, shifting maintenance costs off taxpayers while keeping the property in private hands. Governance & Misinformation: Ridgeland officials denied a viral rumor about a municipal judge appointment, after a Delta attorney was sworn in as judge in Benoit.
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