AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety: Taylor Farms expanded its voluntary recall of shredded iceberg lettuce tied to a Cyclospora outbreak, covering 27 states including Mississippi; officials report no deaths, but thousands of illnesses and hospitalizations are under investigation, and consumers are urged to discard affected product. Mississippi Industry & Permitting: Mississippi regulators approved key environmental permits for a proposed Lafayette County asphalt plant, clearing major hurdles despite months of local opposition over air, water, and traffic impacts. Infrastructure & Construction: A Mississippi city is moving ahead with a sidewalk project near Mississippi Christian University, using a Transportation Alternatives Program grant plus a local match, with work expected to start later this summer. Workforce & Community: Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi set an Aug. 20 grand opening for its new Hardy Court store, adding retail space and a community meeting room for career support. Agriculture & Careers: Southeast Mississippi Livestock hosted a first-ever Ag Career Day for students ages 5-18, featuring animal demos and hands-on agriculture education. Weather Watch: The Gulf system was upgraded to Tropical Depression Two, with tropical storm watch potential for parts of the Gulf Coast, including Mississippi.
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