AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoBeach Bacteria Alerts: Mississippi DEQ has issued water contact advisories along the Gulf Coast, with stations from Bay St. Louis to Biloxi flagged for high bacteria levels; DEQ says beaches stay open, but people should avoid the water—especially anyone with open wounds or weakened immune systems—while DEQ tests continue and advisories lift only after conditions improve. Delta Water Fight: The Army Corps says the long-contested Yazoo Pumps project could now cost $2.3 billion, while critics argue the federal government still hasn’t finished a convincing economic case. Farm Safety for Kids: Mississippi State Extension hosted “Progressive Agriculture Safety Day” for fifth-graders in Richton and Perry County, teaching hands-on safety around equipment plus fire, gun, and water/boat risks. Teacher Pay Pressure: Mississippi educators are reacting to a smaller-than-expected raise from the legislature, with concerns that higher costs like health insurance could erase gains. Food Prices and Weather Whiplash: A new look at disaster-driven crop losses highlights how floods and freezes are pushing up food costs—on top of older supply and labor strains.
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