Fertilizer & Manufacturing: CHS and Morocco’s OCP North America plan a $450 million phosphate fertilizer plant in Waggaman, Louisiana—aiming for more than 1 million tonnes a year and new jobs, with Mississippi River access built in. Aviation Innovation: Louisiana DOTD launched LIFTOff Louisiana, an FAA-backed effort to test electric and autonomous aircraft use cases tied to energy sites across Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. Defense & Tech Industry: Raytheon is expanding Mississippi radar and electronic warfare production, including a $50 million Forest facility boost tied to NGJ-MB production. Workforce & Housing: Big River Steel added $300,000 to Mississippi County’s “Work Here. Live Here.” housing incentive, pushing employer-backed investment and home purchases in the county. Public Safety & Courts: Two Nigerian men were extradited to the U.S. over alleged sextortion schemes involving minors; one case is linked to the death of a Mississippi teen. Consumer Watch: FDA upgraded a pistachio butter recall to Class I risk, warning it “could cause serious illness or death” from possible salmonella contamination. Local Business Trust: BBB Scam Tracker shows Mississippi cities like Clinton and Booneville tied for notable scam-report counts in July, with phishing and credit-debt relief among common targets. Weather & Planning: Gulf Coast forecasts call for weekend storms and localized flooding, while inland heat returns next week.