AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMDOT & Tourism: Jackson County is moving ahead with a new I-10 welcome center; the old site will close and be demolished, with construction expected to take at least two years. Workforce & Training: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and J. Allen Automotive Group launched a Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Program, pairing classroom work with on-the-job training for a fast-growing trade. EMS & Public Safety: Oktibbeha County residents are weighing whether to keep two ambulance providers after Medstat’s contract ends; response-time comparisons are driving the debate. Energy & Jobs: Cypress Creek Energy secured $3.5B for the Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County, Arkansas, backing major solar and battery storage buildout and local construction employment. Food Safety: UT Extension urges Mississippi families to follow “Clean, Separate, Cook, Chill” during summer cookouts to cut foodborne illness risk. Local Education: East Mississippi Community College’s Adult Education got a $10,000 Dollar General Literacy Foundation grant for materials, software, and gas cards. Weather Watch: Heavy storms and flash-flood risk are in the forecast for parts of the region, with the heaviest rain expected south of I-20.
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