Defense & Jobs: Raytheon finished a $50M, 17,000-square-foot expansion at its Forest, MS plant to build and test Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band pods, aiming to add 100 high-skill jobs by 2028. Power & Cost Relief: Entergy Mississippi says data center revenue helped keep summer electric rates flat, avoiding a projected $4.87 monthly increase, and it’s seeking an additional 41-cent monthly reduction tied to those customer benefits. Fertilizer Supply: CHS and OCP North America are moving ahead on a proposed joint venture to build a phosphate fertilizer facility in Louisiana, targeting more domestic production and less reliance on imports. Workforce Housing: Mississippi County’s “Work Here. Live Here.” program keeps gaining employer support, with Big River Steel adding $300,000 and other partners contributing as the initiative nears its 250th home. Youth Online Safety: Mississippi is set to receive nearly $190M over 10 years from a Meta settlement, with new limits on Instagram/Facebook use for teens and funding for youth and mental health programs. Agriculture Policy Pressure: Tree farmers and landowners urged lawmakers to consider banning foreign land ownership, citing rising input costs and inflation. Local Industry Recognition: Hancock Chamber honored Woolpert as Industry of the Year at its “Beyond the Horizon” gala, alongside awards for Navy and NASA Stennis.