AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoPublic Health: The CDC says the “tropical” bacterium that causes melioidosis is naturally present in Gulf Coast soil and water, meaning Mississippi clinicians can’t rely on travel history alone. Workforce & Local Economy: Hood Industries’ closure is rippling through Stone County, and MGCCC’s Perkinston campus hosted a job fair connecting displaced workers with 30+ employers. Education & Career Pathways: Moss Point CTE Center’s Business, Marketing and Finance program was ranked No. 1 in Mississippi after just three years. Community & Culture: Jackson’s Smith Robertson Museum and Cultural Center is pushing ahead with renovations after HVAC and roof problems limited national exhibits. Faith & Politics: Mississippi leaders are urging gubernatorial candidate Andy Gipson to remove social media posts about banning Sharia law, after threats against a Muslim judge in Benoit. Lifestyle & Entertainment: Netflix is developing “Sid & Zoey,” a teen gothic romance set in an idyllic Mississippi town. Health & Safety: A Rutgers study finds a brief firearm-safety conversation can make gun owners more open to temporary out-of-home storage during crises. Sports & Pride: Alcorn State hired former NBA guard Monta Ellis as men’s basketball general manager. Food Safety: A multistate Salmonella-linked egg recall has been upgraded to the FDA’s highest-risk level, with Mississippi listed among confirmed distribution states.
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