AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMississippi Business Legacy: George E. Johnson Sr., a Mississippi-born pioneer who built Johnson Products Co. into a trailblazing Black-owned hair care powerhouse (brands like Ultra Sheen and Afro Sheen), died at 99 in Chicago. His company became the first Black-owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange in 1971. Local Governance & Tech Growth: Jackson leaders are weighing a temporary moratorium on new data center projects after two meetings, saying more planning is needed on engineering and environmental impacts before expansions move forward. Maritime & Infrastructure: Boland Marine & Industrial won a nearly $31 million U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contract for maintenance and repairs to the dredge Wheeler, aimed at keeping the Mississippi River channel open for commerce. Food & Agriculture: Farmers Market Week is spotlighting Mississippi-grown produce, with local growers in Meridian and shoppers pointing to freshness, quality, and support for family farms. Public Health: Mississippi health officials are warning about rising risks from flesh-eating bacteria in coastal waters, as climate-driven spread and federal program cuts raise concerns.
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