AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMississippi River & logistics: Low river levels are forcing Tri-State boaters and marinas to navigate shallower waters, adding friction for local water-based commerce. Manufacturing safety: A massive chemical fire at Howard Industries in Laurel sent workers into evacuation mode after a paint booth caught fire near a tanker carrying an explosive substance; crews contained it by evening. Local government & recovery: Meridian City Council approved $75,000 to pay Willis Engineering for flood damage evaluation work tied to April flooding, with a Sept. 15 update expected. Workforce & community grants: Visit Meridian named recipients for its 2026-2027 Tourism Grant Program, backing events and attractions meant to draw overnight visitors. Energy & infrastructure: Subsea7 won a $50m-$150m Gulf of Mexico tieback deal for the Who Dat East development, targeting first production in late 2028. Business restructuring: Southern Motion filed for Chapter 11 in Mississippi, citing tariffs, higher manufacturing costs, and a softer retail furniture market. Public health & risk: A study tracking midlife vascular health found fewer dementia-free years for people with more risk factors, with data drawn from Mississippi and other states. Aviation management: Keahey was named airport manager and is looking at a runway extension.
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