AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoEnergy Manufacturing: Gov. Tate Reeves announced Hitachi Energy will invest $528 million in a new transformer factory in Copiah County, creating 654 jobs; construction is set to start later this year with production targeted for 2029, with state support through MFLEX. Defense & Maritime Tech: Ocean Aero is expanding its Gulfport facility, adding 20,000 square feet and 45 jobs to boost production of its Triton Generation 4 underwater vehicle. Local Tourism & Small Business: The Henry Smith House in Picayune won a 2026 Mississippi Small Business Center Network destination venue award after logging 114 special events in a year. Workforce & Industry Readiness: Mississippi county supervisors got a crash course on data centers as the industry expands statewide, focusing on practical questions like utilities, water use, and local impacts. Public Health: Childhood vaccination rates are slipping in 14 Mississippi counties, with several below the 95% threshold needed to prevent outbreaks. Fuel Watch: Diesel and gas prices remain elevated in Mississippi, with GasBuddy reporting the lowest diesel in Mississippi County at $5.19 (week ending Sept. 5) and premium/midgrade prices also trending up statewide. Ag Tech: Mississippi State’s Ag Autonomy Institute says AI is moving toward plant-level detection and targeted inputs, but connectivity and support will shape who benefits.
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