AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Taylor Farms issued and then expanded a full 27-state recall of bagged shredded iceberg lettuce after a cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to Cyclospora contamination, urging consumers to discard affected products and offering refunds. Mississippi Workforce & Industry: Bollinger Shipyards opened a 7,200-square-foot Workforce Training Center in Gulfport with Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College to grow hands-on training for marine electrical, electronics, and sheet metal trades. Manufacturing Investment: Aluminum Dynamics plans a $200 million recycled-aluminum slab operation in Lowndes County, targeting 100 jobs and starting in the first half of 2027. Energy & Community Support: Entergy Arkansas rolled out more in-person customer care events, including free fan giveaways and bill-assistance help, with LIHEAP applicants asked to bring ID, income proof, and utility bills. Local Governance & Growth: Jackson approved an 183-day moratorium on new data center proposals as residents push back on noise, water use, and air-quality impacts while city officials set rules. Public Health & State Response: Mississippi declared a state of emergency over cyclosporiasis and will monitor cases as the outbreak develops.
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