AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoJackson & State Tech: Leaders gathered at Jackson State University for the 2026 Southern Spark Conference, pushing an “AI for everyone” message so Mississippians aren’t left behind as tools reshape business and education. Social Security: A new warning says the trust fund could run dry by end of 2032, triggering an estimated 22% cut—raising alarm for Mississippi retirees and other beneficiaries. Local Workforce & Industry: Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and J. Allen Automotive launched a Diesel Technician Apprenticeship Program, pairing classroom training with on-the-job experience for a fast-growing field. Coast Culture: Biloxi’s historic Saenger Theatre reopened, bringing the community back to a major downtown arts landmark. Animal Welfare: A shelter in Hattiesburg is dealing with the abandonment of 30+ cats and kittens, and is asking for donations, fosters, and adoptions. Energy & Jobs (region): Cypress Creek Energy secured $3.5B for a major solar-plus-storage project tied to heavy industry needs in Mississippi County, with hundreds of construction jobs expected.
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