AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSBA Disaster Relief Deadline: The U.S. Small Business Administration says Mississippi businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners and renters hit by the Jan. 23–27 severe winter storm can still apply for low-interest federal disaster loans—applications are due June 10. Road Widening Funding Locked In: MDOT says funding is secured for two Jackson-metro projects: I-55 in Madison County will expand from four to six lanes, and Highway 25/Lakeland Drive in Rankin County will also go to six lanes with added roundabouts. Rural Hospital Stays Open: Lackey Memorial Hospital in Forest marked 75 years and credits a shift toward outpatient care and local staffing to keep services running as other rural facilities struggle. Local Business Spotlight: The Genuine MS Farmers Market is set to open May 16 in Brandon, bringing farm-fresh produce and Mississippi-made products to Rankin County. Community & Safety Notes: South Mississippi braces for termite swarms, while tornado recovery updates continue from the Pine Belt storms earlier this month.
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