AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMississippi Workforce: The Mississippi Department of Public Safety is hosting a multi-agency job fair Saturday in Hattiesburg, with openings across Highway Patrol, Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Narcotics, and roles in dispatch, forensics, and administration. Roads & Construction: MDOT shared progress on major South Mississippi projects, including I-10 widening in Harrison and Hancock counties and a large State Route 57 expansion in Jackson County, both aimed at easing congestion and improving safety. Agriculture & Food Safety: The CDC says cyclosporiasis linked to a lettuce outbreak has spread to 41 states, with Mississippi among those reporting first cases this week, keeping pressure on growers and retailers to manage supply-chain risk. Energy & Prices: GasBuddy reports show Mississippi fuel prices still moving week to week, including the lowest E85 deal in Grenada County and continued statewide averages for diesel and regular gas. Defense & Federal Funding: U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith was appointed to the Senate Defense Appropriations panel after Lindsey Graham’s death, as Congress weighs supplemental funding for agriculture and national security.
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