AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFood Safety: The FDA upgraded a Midwest Poultry Services egg recall to a Class I, highest-risk category over possible Salmonella Enteritidis exposure, affecting about 19.1 million eggs sold in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and other states. Retail & Local Economy: In Waveland, Mississippi, three national chains—Starbucks, Wingstop and Jersey Mike’s—are set to move into a long-vacant Rite Aid building off U.S. 90, with construction also starting on a future Chick-fil-A. Forestry & Jobs: The Lumber Manufactory opened a new sawmill in New Albany, backing it with more than $15 million in investment and creating 50+ jobs, with state incentives and local support. Public Health Training: Mississippi’s Marine Resources agency announced a free, three-day Seafood HACCP workshop in Biloxi (Sept. 15–17) for seafood industry members. Workforce & Industry: A job fair at MGCCC’s Perkinston campus is connecting displaced Hood Industries workers after storm damage forced the plywood mill to close. Community & Agriculture: Lauderdale County announced its second annual sheriff’s rodeo (Nov. 20–21) with proceeds benefiting the Boys & Girls Club of East Mississippi.
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