Economic Development: Janus Organization is planning a $2.1 million gasifier manufacturing operation in Greenwood, supported by Mississippi’s MFLEX incentives, aiming to create 13 jobs and produce systems for specialty waste streams. Local Government & Public Safety: Hancock County is moving forward with plans to replace its aging animal shelter, citing overcrowding, drainage and ventilation problems that contribute to mold and respiratory risks. Energy & Industry: Amazon says it will invest more than $1 billion over five years in U.S. data-center communities, including work on electricity and water impacts, with Mississippi listed among states where it has projects. Health & Regulation: Ole Miss student deaths are renewing scrutiny of kratom and synthetic products sold under that name, as federal charges and toxicology questions continue. Agriculture & Workplace Safety: Chickasaw County coroner reports a farm worker died from extreme heat exposure while harvesting sweet potatoes, with OSHA and the Mississippi Department of Agriculture continuing the investigation. Trade & Seafood: Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith introduced the Ecuador Shrimp Tariff Act to protect U.S. wild-caught shrimpers from rising Ecuador imports. Weather: A weekend flash-flood threat is in place across parts of the Gulf Coast and Southeast, including Mississippi, with 2–5 inches possible in some areas.