AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoCritical Minerals Push: Mississippi’s Development Authority released a 39-page plan to build a domestic critical-minerals industry, focusing on lithium-rich brines in the Smackover Formation. Military Tech in Mississippi: U.S. Special Operations Command is seeking an “Autonomous Warfare Proving Ground” near the Mississippi Gulf Coast, expanding drone testing at NASA’s Stennis Space Center. Research Momentum: LSU’s flagship hit $601M in annual research spending for FY 2024–2025, a fifth straight year of record growth. Education Leadership: Mississippi Delta Community College named Dannielle Taylor dean of student services, with oversight spanning Title IX, campus police, housing, and its Law Enforcement Training Academy. Invasive Species Alert: The Asian needle ant is spreading, with experts warning of painful stings and possible severe allergic reactions. Local History & Learning: Two Mississippi Museums will host a free June 17 discussion on the “Mississippi Burning” case, spotlighting community efforts that helped crack the 1964 murders.
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