AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUtility & Rates Watch: Entergy Louisiana is seeking approval for a $30 billion power-grid expansion, with filings suggesting an average residential bill increase of about $40 a month, while the company argues industrial growth could offset much of the cost. Bridge & Infrastructure: Burlington is moving toward final design for the Cascade Bridge replacement, including a two-span steel plate girder plan timed with the city’s sewer interceptor work and a less costly intersection realignment favored by residents. Workforce & Manufacturing: Hol-Mac in Bay Springs is building a local pipeline for welders by training high school students through CTE and on-the-job plant work. Agriculture & Supply Costs: East Mississippi farmers are watching Strait of Hormuz shipping uncertainty for potential impacts on diesel and imported fertilizer inputs like potash. Energy Prices (Mississippi): GasBuddy reports Mississippi’s regular average at $3.39 for the week ending July 11, with local lows including $2.95 in Harrison County and $3.09 in Hinds County. Food Security: The Arkansas Foodbank won a $225,000 Methodist Foundation grant to expand fresh-produce access via school markets and farmer-to-pantry supply improvements. Healthcare Training: North Central State College joined the Metallica Scholars Initiative, adding $75,000 to bolster health sciences and nursing programs.
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