AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoMississippi Insurance: A top Mississippi Department of Insurance official, Chad Bridges, is on leave after a federal lawsuit alleges he and his wife diverted more than $90 million from the Jackson Area Federal Credit Union, now in receivership. Public Transit: J-Tran workers in Jackson voted to authorize a strike if MV Transportation can’t reach a deal; buses still run, but a mid-July strike is possible over pay and contract terms. Energy & Industry: Cypress Creek Energy says it secured $3.5 billion for the Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County, aiming for large-scale solar plus battery storage and hundreds of construction jobs. Data Centers: Lee County supervisors are set to consider a up-to-one-year moratorium on new data centers amid local concerns about water and power impacts. Weather & Safety: Excessive rain has caused flooding on parts of the Mississippi Gulf Coast, with more heavy rain expected. Consumer Health: The FDA upgraded an Alfredo sauce recall to Class I, affecting 41 states, including Mississippi, over potential Salmonella contamination. Local Governance: Madison County residents gained representation on the Canton Municipal Utilities board after a new state law tied to skyrocketing water bills.
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