AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoMississippi Tech & Research: Mississippi State University notched two major NSF CAREER wins in biological sciences, with Jean-François Gout studying how DNA/RNA damage drives genetic errors and Megan Smith tackling genetic mechanisms behind invasive species spread. Local Business & Energy: Comfort Engineering in Northeast Mississippi says it has kept homes and offices cool for 90 years, highlighting long-running HVAC know-how as summer heat ramps up. Public Health & Food Safety: A salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs has sickened 98 people across multiple states, including Mississippi, with federal guidance to check and discard recalled shell eggs. Water & Environment: Minnesota’s DNR reports elevated fish mortality during extreme heat, urging residents to report dead fish and protect stressed waterways—an issue that resonates across the region’s rivers and lakes. Civic Tech & Governance: A WLBT investigation raises questions about Jackson’s emergency procurement for a detention facility security contract, pointing to meetings and quotes before the emergency was declared. STEM in Schools: Lamar County Schools outlines how it plans USDA meal menus and adjusts sugar and salt to meet requirements while responding to ongoing cyclosporiasis concerns.
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