AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIndustrial Safety: A massive chemical fire at Howard Industries in Laurel forced evacuations after a paint booth caught fire near a tanker truck carrying an explosive substance, with crews from across Jones County responding. Energy & Infrastructure: Low Mississippi River levels are leaving Tri-State boaters and marinas dealing with shallow water, while the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans free public open houses on river navigation management later this month. Water & Environment: Louisiana kicked off the “Love Our Waterways” initiative to mobilize volunteers and businesses to remove litter along rivers, lakes, bayous and shorelines, tying cleanup to the state’s maritime and water economy. Public Safety & Justice: The U.S. extradited two Nigerian nationals to face federal sextortion prosecutions tied to teen deaths, including a case in Northern District of Mississippi. Local Business & Workforce: The University of Mississippi rolled out a new Transit app and campus transportation changes as construction blocks parking areas. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reported some of Mississippi’s lowest pump prices in late August, including regular at $3.59 in Lawrence County and diesel at $4.99 in Jones County.
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