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Last update: an hour agoManufacturing & Jobs: Gowan Milling is expanding its Blytheville facility, investing more than $8.7M and targeting 34 new jobs over five years. Energy & Power Markets: Meta signed PPAs with Desri for 850MW across Oklahoma, Texas, and Mississippi, adding to a growing multi-state renewable pipeline. Mississippi Infrastructure: Gulfport moved forward on a north-south interconnecting road, with MDEQ permits approved despite wetland concerns from community groups. Defense & Shipping Risk: CENTCOM’s chief says Iran’s Strait of Hormuz threat has been “dramatically degraded,” but warns commerce and insurance still feel the risk. Fuel Prices: Gas hit $4.55 nationally as drivers face higher pump costs. Health & Aging: A southern Mississippi study finds light and vigorous exercise improved sleep quality for older adults with mild cognitive impairment, while moderate cardio didn’t. Agriculture Policy: A cotton tax credit bill is gaining momentum in Congress, with Mississippi’s Cindy Hyde-Smith among sponsors.
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