AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoData Centers: Jackson State University researchers told a community forum that 24 data centers operate statewide, including 17 in the Jackson metro. Residents raised concerns about air pollution, water use and energy demands. Cancer Research: UMMC broke ground on a $250 million Cancer Center and Research Institute in Jackson, aiming to improve care and pursue National Cancer Institute designation. Public Safety Technology: The South Mississippi Fair is using AI-powered screening to flag potential weapons at its entrance, following a shooting at the fairgrounds in 2024. Aquaculture Research: Mississippi State University will lead a five-year, multimillion-dollar Feed the Future Fish Innovation Lab focused on strengthening aquatic food systems. Tech Manufacturing: A proposed TP-Link and Key Tronic partnership could bring Wi-Fi router assembly to Mississippi.
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