AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoPort Tech Upgrade: SSA Marine and the Port of Gulfport commissioned a new Liebherr LHM 550 hybrid mobile harbor crane, with $1.6 million in state grant funding to electrify it—aimed at boosting bulk handling while cutting emissions. Public Health: A salmonella outbreak tied to recalled shell eggs has sickened 98 people across 17 states, with Kroger and Brookshire stores among those that received the eggs. Local Tech + Justice: In the Nolan Wells death investigation, Ben Crump is set to update the case as Jackson County subpoenas Meta, Snapchat, TikTok, Life360, WhatsApp and others for records tied to claims of altered or deleted posts. Housing Data Watch: New HUD rankings show Mississippi County and others leading Arkansas-assisted-unit totals, while Jackson County lands 24th overall—useful context for regional housing demand and program capacity. Campus Safety Policy: Mississippi State University will bar indoor storage and charging of e-scooters and other powered micromobility devices, citing state fire marshal guidance. STEM in Mississippi: MSU researchers are studying shark growth in coastal waters, supporting fisheries management with better population data. Education Policy: The Mississippi Math Act adds new financial literacy, computer science and civics requirements starting in middle school. Food & Health: A lettuce-linked outbreak and rising lettuce prices are hitting restaurant traffic, with cyclospora concerns driving consumer caution.
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