AGP Executive Report
Last update: 34 minutes agoEnergy 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.
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