AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEnergy: Entergy Mississippi plans to build a natural-gas power plant in Raymond, adding new generation capacity to the state’s grid. Jobs and Investment: SubSea Craft will move operations to Hancock County, creating 56 jobs. Janus Organization plans a $2.1 million investment in Greenwood, while ALO is locating to Southaven and Huntington is renovating its Tupelo operations. Transportation: A $187.7 million low bid is in for widening I-55 in Madison County, a major proposed upgrade for the Jackson-area corridor. Agriculture: USDA designated parts of Mississippi and Louisiana disaster areas, while low Mississippi River levels are squeezing grain profits. Data Centers: xAI faces a multimillion-dollar fine over Mississippi data-center permits, as some nearby residents raise noise concerns. Cannabis: The DEA registered Mississippi medical marijuana dispensaries for the first time, potentially opening access to federal tax benefits.
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