AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Walmart shoppers in Mississippi and 18 other states are being told to check Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter after FDA-linked testing found salmonella in a specific lot; no illnesses reported so far, but consumers are urged not to eat affected jars. Energy & Utilities: Alabama regulators held hearings that could lower allowed profits for Spire Alabama and Spire Gulf, after the state’s AG couldn’t reach an agreement with the utility on its rate of return. Water & Environment: Minnesota DNR says heat-stressed conditions are driving increased fish mortality reports and shares how the public should report dead fish and help protect fisheries. River & Infrastructure: The Mississippi River Commission will run its annual low-water inspection trip Aug. 17-21, including a public hearing in Vicksburg, to inform navigation, flood risk, and ecosystem recommendations. Workforce & Education: The Mississippi Delta Nature and Learning Center won a $10,000 STEM grant to expand after-school science, including environmental science, regenerative agriculture, food production, and water conservation. Local Business: First State Bank in Laurel promoted three leaders, expanding lending oversight and branch operations. Public Works: MDOT construction work along I-20 in western Mississippi is nearing milestones, but officials say crash counts in work zones remain a concern.
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