AGP Executive Report
Last update: 13 minutes agoFlood resilience in Meridian: The city council approved $75,000 to fund Willis Engineering’s flood-damage evaluation from April 2026, using LiDAR and home-by-home data collection to map creek and ditch blockages and recommend next steps. Public safety and tech in the field: Yalobusha County investigators say a crash led to discovery of a suspected clandestine drug lab, including pseudoephedrine and chemical supplies, with the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics assisting. Health research with Mississippi ties: A new study in Neurology Open Access links optimal midlife vascular health to up to 12.6 extra dementia-free years, tracking adults including participants from Mississippi. SpaceX AI infrastructure shake-up: SpaceX reorganized data center leadership for xAI after reliability issues tied to rapid, makeshift cooling/power setups, with Michael Nicolls taking over oversight of AI infrastructure. Mississippi healthcare operations: UMMC is taking over Greenwood Leflore Hospital to expand access to specialized care across the Delta. Wetlands science grant: LSU and URI won a $4M NSF grant to build AI-enhanced coastal wetland planning tools and connect ecological and economic data. Local industry growth: Solero Technologies is expanding in Water Valley with new manufacturing lines and upgrades, adding 86 jobs.
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