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U.K.-based energy giant facing scrutiny from residents of Mississippi community
SUMMARY: Residents of Gloster, Mississippi are blaming U.K.-based energy giant Drax Group for flooding their town with hazardous air pollutants. The residents had scheduled a meeting with Drax to present demands, but the company canceled at the last minute. Drax operates a wood pellet production plant in Gloster, which produces wood pellets as an alternative to burning coal. However, environmental activists claim that burning wood pellets releases more CO2 than coal. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality fined Drax $2.5 million for exceeding its permit limits for volatile organic compounds and hazardous air pollutants. Discussions are ongoing to determine further penalties and permit modifications.
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Boeing announces support of Delta State’s commercial aviation program
SUMMARY: Boeing has become a financial supporter of Delta State University’s commercial aviation program, enhancing educational opportunities for students pursuing aviation careers. Delta State President Daniel J. Ennis expressed gratitude for the donation, emphasizing its role in providing essential resources for hands-on experience and technical expertise. The contribution, although undisclosed, will support advanced training technologies, student scholarships, and industry collaborations. Betsy Martin from Boeing highlighted the partnership as an investment in the future, aiming to develop a talent pipeline of skilled pilots and aviation professionals. Delta State’s program is the only one of its kind in Mississippi’s public university system.
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Gov. Tate Reeves working on plan to call special session after budget collapse
SUMMARY: Mississippi lawmakers left the state capitol without approving a budget, leaving Republican Gov. Tate Reeves to potentially call a special session before funding runs out on June 30, 2025. Reeves held a press conference to reassure residents, asserting that state operations would continue normally without an imminent threat of shutdown. He emphasized that disagreements were procedural, not about the $7 billion budget content, and encouraged calm among residents and agencies uncertain about funding. Reeves may address additional legislation during a special session, including mobile sports betting and school choice, while seeking to maintain efficiency and minimize costs.
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Coastal Mississippi’s economic future is bright if we diversify
SUMMARY: Coastal Mississippi’s economy heavily relies on gaming, military bases, and government contracts, generating around $1.6 billion from casinos and substantial employment. Ingalls Shipbuilding and Stennis Space Center contribute significantly as well. However, dependence on these sectors poses vulnerability, especially with competition from online betting and emerging markets. To secure long-term growth, the region needs to diversify beyond gaming and embrace manufacturing, particularly in high-tech sectors. A collaborative development strategy could promote Coastal Mississippi as a hub for technology and logistics. Long-term planning and investment in workforce training are essential for sustainable economic resilience and future prosperity.
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