AGP Executive Report
Last update: 32 minutes agoSmall Business Boost: The Hancock Chamber launched new programs to strengthen Hancock County’s economy, including a Catalyst Grant Program offering 35 matching grants ($1,000–$1,500) plus AI training access for recipients. Workforce & Education: Russellville City Schools hired baseball coach Blake Beck as the new varsity coach, calling it a “destination job” tied to community-wide support. Energy Costs: GasBuddy data show Mississippi regular prices averaging $3.90 for the week ending May 30, with local lows like $3.39 in Jackson County and $3.58 in Wayne County; diesel and midgrade prices also varied by county. Inflation Debate: An AP report says inflation hit 3.8% in April and is rising again, pushing back on claims that it’s mainly a “blue state” problem. Local Environment & Development: Live-oak protections were undermined in Long Beach and Biloxi as ordinances were effectively overridden before appeals could be heard. Infrastructure Disruption: The Iowa/Wisconsin Mississippi River bridge center-span install will shut the free car ferry June 11–12 and restrict river traffic.
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