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Salad Days Produce expanding operations in Flora with $8.18 million investment
SUMMARY: Salad Days Produce, a hydroponic lettuce producer, is expanding in Madison County with an $8.18 million investment, creating 12 new jobs. The company specializes in pesticide-free produce, servicing restaurants and food-service companies year-round. They will add a new 65,000-square-foot facility in Flora Industrial Park, increasing production capacity by eight times. This expansion addresses capacity issues, allowing the company to meet the demands of existing and new clients, including notable regional restaurants. The Mississippi Development Authority and Madison County are supporting the project, expected to be completed by July 2025, reflecting positive economic growth in the state.
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Police in Mississippi investigating ‘jackpotting’ at ATMs
SUMMARY: Police in Mississippi are investigating “jackpotting” incidents at ATMs following a break-in at a Community Bank in Tupelo. Officers discovered an ATM with signs of forced entry, and surveillance footage captured two Hispanic male suspects arriving in a silver Honda Accord. Similar incidents have also occurred in Amory, Madison, and Forest, suggesting the suspects may be linked to these cases. Jackpotting involves manipulating ATM software to dispense cash and is commonly associated with organized crime. Authorities are urging the public to report suspicious activity around ATMs. No arrests have been made yet.
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Mississippi investing $110 million in ‘future economic development success’
SUMMARY: Governor Tate Reeves announced Mississippi’s investment of over $110 million for statewide economic development, infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, tourism, and conservation. More than $97 million will support site development and infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing economic growth. This funding follows Amazon Web Services’ $10 billion investment in data centers. The Mississippi Development Authority will allocate over $29 million for various industrial site improvements. Additional funding seeks to enhance rail and wastewater systems, support workforce training, and fund conservation initiatives, positioning Mississippi for further private sector investments and job creation.
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Grand opening date set for casino-based travel plaza in Louisville
SUMMARY: The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians will open the Crystal Sky travel plaza in Louisville, Winston County, on December 19 at 11 a.m., following almost two years of construction. The 18,000-square-foot facility includes a casino with 150 slot machines, a sportsbook lounge, a restaurant, 3,000 square feet of retail space, and fueling stations. Open 24/7, it aims to serve both travelers and locals. The project, which cost $25 million and will create at least 100 jobs, is designed to foster community connections. A job fair is scheduled for November 15 at Lake Tiak-O’Khata in Louisville.
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