AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety Recall: Walmart shoppers in Mississippi are affected by a recall of Marketside Tomato Bisque Soup Kits after Listeria concerns; the 14-ounce kits (best-by Aug. 22, 2026) were sold in 29 states, with no confirmed illnesses reported. Public Health: The FDA also upgraded a multi-state shell-egg Salmonella recall to its highest risk level (Class 1), with eggs distributed into Mississippi and other states; consumers are told not to eat recalled eggs. Workforce & Local Economy: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College hosted a job fair for displaced Hood Industries workers after storm damage forced the plywood mill to close, with 30+ employers attending. Housing & Accountability: Delta Towers residents in Greenville are speaking out about mold, infestations, and maintenance failures, saying repairs and fixes have lagged. Education & Career Pathways: Moss Point CTE Center’s Business, Marketing and Finance program was ranked No. 1 in Mississippi by the state Department of Education. Energy Infrastructure: Entergy Louisiana kicked off a $270M grid resilience project in Jefferson Parish, replacing or hardening thousands of poles to cut storm outages. Agriculture: Mississippi farmers are leaning into soil health to manage weather shocks and pests, aiming to lower input costs and improve resilience.
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