AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Finance: Cypress Creek Energy secured $3.5B in financing for the Steel River Energy Center, a major solar-plus-battery project tied to Mississippi County, with phases targeting 2.45 GW of solar and 2.9 GWh of storage by 2029. Clean Power & Courts: NAACP and environmental groups updated their lawsuit against xAI/ MZX Tech over alleged unpermitted air pollution at the Southaven site, saying turbine counts have risen to 57 and asking for the plant to stop. Food Safety & Seafood: Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is offering a free ServSafe course July 7 in Biloxi for seafood industry workers, with limited seats and certification required for covered businesses. Agriculture & Markets: Downtown Hattiesburg Farmers Market says all produce vendors will accept the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits, helping seniors buy local produce weekly. Public Safety: A Covington County deputy remains hospitalized after a traffic stop shooting left him paralyzed from the waist down, with officials describing ongoing surgeries and recovery. State Fair: Flo Rida is set to headline the 2026 Mississippi State Fair in Jackson under the “Let Freedom Ring!” America250 theme.
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