AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMississippi Housing & Homelessness: A new report shows nearly 20% more homelessness in Mississippi, and local providers say the surge is already hitting Meridian and nearby communities, driven by rising rents, low wages, and mental health pressures. Workforce & Connectivity: Jones County’s Glade community is getting new fiber internet service through Dixie Electric Fastlink, with service expansion rolling out in new areas every two weeks. Energy & Costs: GasBuddy price checks for the week ending May 30 show regular gas averaging about $3.90 statewide (with Coahoma County’s low at $3.84) and premium averaging about $4.74 (with Monroe County’s low at $4.58). Business & Industry: International Paper is partnering with CPKC on a 468,000-square-foot packaging facility in Rankin County, targeting operations in Q4 2027. Corporate Leadership: Austal USA named Gene Miller president, confirming him effective May 28, as the shipbuilder expands its leadership team. Local Economy: Hancock Resource Center appointed Jordan Bradford III as its next president and executive director, effective July 1. Public Safety & Community: Pascagoula investigator Lt. Darren Versiga is retiring after decades of cold-case work. Health Policy Watch: CMS released an interim final rule on Medicaid work requirements, while House appropriators advanced its FY 2027 Labor-HHS funding bill.
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