AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Finance: Cypress Creek Energy secured $3.5B financing for the Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County, targeting 2.45 GW of solar and 2.9 GW of battery storage by 2029. Local Business & Safety: Hattiesburg is suing Cook Out after police say the Hardy Street location saw about 50 calls for service over two years, including fights and shootings, with officials saying the goal is safety improvements, not a shutdown. Workforce & Training: MDMR is offering a free 2026 ServSafe course for Mississippi seafood industry workers in Biloxi on July 7, with certification required for businesses that prepare, hold, transport, or serve food. Legal & Governance: The Mississippi Supreme Court ruled State Auditor Shad White can’t sue to recover welfare funds; the Attorney General has sole authority to file recovery litigation. Community & Food Access: Downtown Hattiesburg Farmers Market says all produce vendors participate in the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program, helping seniors buy fresh fruits and vegetables weekly. Tech & Environment: NAACP and environmental groups updated their xAI Southaven noise/air pollution case, alleging turbine counts rose to 57 and seeking to stop unpermitted emissions.
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