AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoAviation Innovation in the Gulf South: Louisiana DOTD and FAA partners launched LIFTOff Louisiana, a multi-year push to study electric and autonomous aircraft operations for cargo and personnel—aimed at safely integrating new aircraft types into the national airspace, with Mississippi and Texas in the mix. Manufacturing & Defense Supply Chain: The U.S. Department of War’s Industrial Base program backed Atlantic Alumina with a $100M follow-on investment to keep domestic alumina refining running—protecting a key defense supply chain node. Housing Incentives in Mississippi County: Big River Steel added $300,000 to the “Work Here. Live Here.” program, bringing its total giving to $5.3M and helping drive hundreds of home purchases and construction locally. Public Safety & Courts: A Nigerian man, Adebola Festus Adekunle, was extradited to Mississippi and arraigned in the Walker Montgomery sextortion death case, facing up to life in prison. Consumer Watchdog: BBB Scam Tracker data put Booneville among Mississippi cities with scam losses in July, with phishing the most common reported type. Local Libraries: Meridian unveiled a renovated fifth floor at Mitchell Memorial Library, expanding study and collaboration space for students.
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