AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety: FDA upgraded a Texas shell-egg recall of about 19 million eggs to Class I, the highest risk level, tied to a salmonella outbreak; the eggs were sold under multiple labels and still carry sell-by/best-by dates through mid-August, including distribution in Mississippi. Retail/Manufacturing: Walmart-linked Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits (3,240 units) were pulled after possible Listeria contamination was flagged in routine testing; no illnesses were confirmed. Energy/Transport: GasBuddy reports show midgrade prices dipping in Mississippi, with Clay County’s lowest at $3.88/gal and Lauderdale County’s diesel low at $4.80/gal for the week ending Aug. 8. Business/Jobs: The Lumber Manufactory opened an operational sawmill in New Albany, a $15M+ investment creating 50+ jobs, supported by Mississippi incentives. Tech & Power: A new look at data centers warns AI buildouts are driving major electricity demand and raising water and zoning questions. Public Safety/Community: BBB Scam Tracker listed multiple Mississippi cities with scam reports in July, including Byram tied for 25th with two reports. Aviation/Defense: The Army awarded Airbus Helicopters a $115.4M contract for up to 12 more UH-72B Lakota helicopters, with work through 2030.
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