SUMMARY: Madison is set to launch a new arts and entertainment district called “The Gallery,” located off Galleria Parkway near Interstate 55. This privately funded mixed-use destination will integrate entertainment, dining, retail, and office spaces, featuring a 120,000-square-foot family entertainment center named Spinners, which will include bowling, skating, and games. Mayor Mary Hawkins Butler expressed enthusiasm for this development, highlighting its potential to enhance community life. The project is designed by local firms, emphasizing Madison’s commitment to local investment. Groundbreaking is anticipated in fall 2025, with construction commencing shortly thereafter, with no taxpayer funding involved.

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SUMMARY: Federal officials, through the DEA, are hosting a National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to combat the U.S. overdose epidemic. The event allows Americans to anonymously dispose of unwanted, expired medications at approximately 4,100 drop-off sites nationwide, including many in Mississippi. Accepted items include tablets, capsules, and sealed liquids, but not syringes or illegal drugs. DEA Special Agent Anessa Daniels-McCaw emphasized the importance of the event, noting over 100,000 drug-related deaths annually. Last year, Mississippi collected 3,437 pounds of medications, and officials hope for increased participation this year.

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SUMMARY: Amazon is expanding its investment in Mississippi by establishing a 930,000-square-foot inbound cross-dock facility in Marshall County, which is projected to create 1,000 jobs. This facility, located in Chickasaw Trails Industrial Park, will consolidate products from vendors for shipment to fulfillment centers. Governor Tate Reeves emphasized the importance of Amazon’s investment, highlighting its potential benefits for the local economy. The project will be supported by the Mississippi Development Authority and the Mississippi Flexible Tax Incentive program, along with infrastructure improvements. Completion of the facility is expected by 2028, although no monetary value for the project has been disclosed.

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