AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Costs: AAA reports gas prices easing again, with California’s regular average down 10 cents to $5.97 and the national average slipping to $4.24 as crude stays under $100. Infrastructure & Tourism: Mississippi Senator Jeremy England says a new I-10 welcome center in Jackson County is coming, replacing and demolishing the current site, with construction expected to take at least two years. Workforce & Defense Supply Chain: Mississippi State’s engineering and manufacturing experts are partnering with Bollinger Shipyards and CHAND to build an Integrated Logistics Support curriculum aimed at strengthening shipbuilding training. Public Safety & EMS: Oktibbeha County residents are questioning whether two ambulance providers can be sustained, as contract talks and response-time comparisons shape the next decision. Community & Local Business: Volunteers cleaned Terry Road in Jackson as part of the Jackson Rising Corridor Clean-Up series, while the inaugural Mississippi Gulf Coast Pickle Fest drew strong crowds and fast sellouts from vendors. Education & Skills: East Mississippi Community College received a $10,000 Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant to expand adult education materials, software, and student support. Aquaculture: Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Gulf aquaculture effort is back in motion after permits and agreements, aiming to restart finfish and other species research.
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