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Last update: 8 hours agoBanking Deal: Hancock Whitney of Gulfport signed an agreement to buy Orlando’s OFB Bancshares in an all-cash deal that would grow its Florida loans and deposits by more than 30%, with closing expected in Q3. Lottery Buzz: Mississippi Match 5 climbed again after Thursday’s drawing produced no winners, pushing the jackpot to an estimated $500,000 heading into the weekend. Data Center Backlash: A new push to speed air-permitting for major projects is drawing fresh fire, as opponents warn it could accelerate AI data center buildouts while communities face higher power costs and tighter secrecy rules. Local Spotlight: The Delta Council held its 91st annual meeting at Mississippi State’s Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville, underscoring the Delta’s ongoing push for agriculture-driven economic development. Mississippi Notes: AG Lynn Fitch filed motions to end federal court oversight of Mississippi’s child welfare system tied to the 2004 Olivia Y. case.
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