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Energy Costs: Americans are bracing for the most expensive Labor Day at the gas pump on record, with the national regular average around $4.14 and Mississippi hovering just above $3.70 as crude prices stay elevated. Aviation & Logistics: The FAA tested a pilotless, hybrid-electric cargo aircraft in Louisiana, a sign that next-gen delivery and emergency supply runs could shift how goods move. Manufacturing Investment: Hyundai Steel broke ground on a $5.8 billion electric arc furnace mill in Louisiana, targeting 2.7 million tons a year and thousands of jobs as it expands low-carbon automotive steel. Workforce Training: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is joining a Lowe’s Foundation skilled-trades push to grow construction and electrical pipelines. Mississippi Business & Community: Congressman Michael Guest highlighted Aurora Flight Sciences’ expansion in Lowndes County, tying aerospace investment to job growth and defense needs. Public Safety & Fraud: BBB Scam Tracker data show Brookhaven logged one scam report in July, while a wider Mississippi list reflects ongoing consumer losses. Research & Materials: USM and MIT-linked teams are using data and AI to design next-generation organic electronic materials.

Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result. Feedback is welcome. Please let us know if you have any comments or suggestions about the AGP Executive Report.

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Aug. 28, 2026

Express Oil Change opens new Richland, Mississippi store

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Aug. 24, 2026

Pixel Narratives launches AI services for Mississippi businesses

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Catalis and Creative Planning relaunch Mississippi 529 plan

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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers opens new Gulfport store

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Cheapest regular gas in Mississippi County at $3.69 per gallon in week ending Aug. 29

Since 2007, New York's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been milled into lumber after the holidays; the wood has helped build Habitat homes from New York to Mississippi

Since 2007, New York's Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been milled into lumber after the holidays; the wood has helped build Habitat homes from New York to Mississippi

Brookhaven among 59 cities tied for 40th in Mississippi for July scam reports

Brookhaven among 59 cities tied for 40th in Mississippi for July scam reports

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Hyundai targets 2.7 million metric tons of steel production with US plant launch

Mississippi State University partners with METAL to advance workforce training in metalworking and manufacturing

Mississippi State University partners with METAL to advance workforce training in metalworking and manufacturing

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Woodville ties for 40th in Mississippi for scam reports in July


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Mississippi Launches UPSKILL Grant for Adult   Education, Training for In-Demand Careers

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