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Sarah Ulmer
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January 13, 2023
Small business optimism declines in December as inflation concerns linger
NFIB reports business optimism hits 12th consecutive month of below average lows. The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index showed a decline by 2.1 points in December, putting the index at 89.8 – the 12th month of consecutive below average lows. The prior 49-year average was 98. Expectations going into the next six months are that…
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Frank Corder
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January 12, 2023
Inflation eases but consumer costs remain high
Gasoline prices dropped in December 2022 as food, shelter and medical care costs rose. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported on Thursday that annual inflation slowed to 6.5% in December 2022, a sign that the high consumer prices plaguing the nation are easing. The inflation rate for the prior month of November 2022…
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Spencer Ritchie
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January 11, 2023
Federal Trade Commission proposes ban on noncompete agreements
The announcement of the proposed regulation is the first step in the FTC’s rulemaking process. You may have heard it said, incorrectly, that noncompete agreements aren’t worth the paper on which they are printed. In reality, such agreements—which restrict employees from competing for business with their employer during and/or after their employment—are, in Mississippi and…
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Frank Corder
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January 11, 2023
Schloop, a startup, sustainable footwear manufacturer, opening in Meridian
The company will use renewable energy, recycled materials, advanced molding and shoe recycling technologies. They’re hiring. The Mississippi Development Authority has announced that Shloop, a startup footwear manufacturer, is opening a sustainable manufacturing facility in Meridian. The project is a $9 million investment and will create 56 jobs. “Shloop is another fantastic example of a Mississippi-grown company…
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Jamie Miller
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January 10, 2023
Mississippi wins when the Gulf Coast economy is at its best
The Mississippi Gulf Coast has endured its share of economic hardship in recent decades but has proven its resiliency each time. Almost every economic metric measured in fiscal year 2022 (July 2021-June 2022) showed the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s economy gaining momentum. Sales tax collections were up 9 percent across the coast with Bay St. Louis, Diamondhead and…
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Anne Summerhays
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January 9, 2023
Human trafficking summit to inform, equip businesses coming to USM
The summit, led by the Mississippi Secretary of State, will take place on January 24th on the campus in Hattiesburg. The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office, in partnership with the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation (MBI), the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH), and the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) Center for Human Trafficking Research and…
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Frank Corder
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January 6, 2023
George Bryan leaves a legacy in Mississippi’s business, golfing community
Bryan is the former head of Bryan Food and CEO of Sara Lee. The former President of Bryan Foods and later Chief Executive Officer for Sara Lee Foods has died. George Bryan, a West Point, Mississippi native, was a longtime businessman with a philanthropic heart and love of golf. He had a deep appreciation for…
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Frank Corder
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January 5, 2023
Natchez Convention Center receives Readers’ Choice Award
Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson says the recognition by ConventionSouth is “huge.” Natchez is experiencing a renaissance along the Mississippi River as of late. The business community is thriving, public investments improving the city are taking shape, and people across the region are taking notice. One of the latest accolades for the Natchez area comes from…
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Scott Waller
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January 5, 2023
Ensuring competitive business climate key to growing Mississippi economy
MEC, the state’s chamber of commerce, eyes legislative opportunities. Playing on Mississippi’s strengths is the key to our state’s success. Understanding those strengths is essential, which is what the Mississippi Economic Council – the State Chamber of Commerce – set out to do with its “Securing Mississippi Future: Vision for Economic Growth” report. The report,…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 3, 2023
This year can be the right time to buy with the right strategy
Home buying in 2023 can be intimidating but it’s not impossible. It’s no secret that the housing market experiences its ups and downs in general, but the valleys and the peaks seemed to be at their most pronounced as the world navigated the COVID pandemic. Homebuyers were able to refinance their homes for much lower…
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Frank Corder
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January 3, 2023
South Mississippi businesses, community leaders help kick off legislative session
The annual Gulf Coast Legislative Reception brings coastal flare to the capital city. The Gulf Coast Legislative Reception brings together Coast business and community leaders, state officials, and lawmakers as the Mississippi Legislature gavels back into session each year. This year’s annual gathering is set for Wednesday, January 4th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the…
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Frank Corder
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January 2, 2023
Fat Mama’s Tamales serves up Mississippi-made success
When in Natchez, stop in and experience a true southern treat. Your taste buds will thank you. Not far from the shore of the Mississippi River tucked away on Canal Street in Natchez is Fat Mama’s Tamales, a restaurant that has become an institution both because of its food and its fun, customer friendly atmosphere.…
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Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press
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November 22, 2024
Attorneys want the US Supreme Court to say Mississippi’s felony voting ban is cruel and unusual
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Magnolia Tribune
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November 22, 2024
Magnolia Mornings: November 22, 2024
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Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press
, Illia Novikov, Associated Press
, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press
, Tara Copp, Associated Press
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November 21, 2024
Putin says Russia has tested a new intermediate range missile in a strike on Ukraine
Business
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2024
Koch Foods investing $145.5 million in expansion of Morton facility
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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November 20, 2024
Miss. State one of three universities to offer a bachelor’s degree in AI
Business
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Leah Long
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November 18, 2024
Shop Mississippi small businesses to show your appreciation this holiday season
Culture
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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November 22, 2024
How do you pray?
Culture
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Magnolia Tribune
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November 21, 2024
Hail & Hotty! Ep. 13: So long, Choctaws. Hello, JSU Tigers!
Culture
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Marilyn Tinnin
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November 21, 2024
Let’s Eat, Mississippi: Vardaman sweet potatoes are more than a Mississippi “thing”
Opinion
Opinion
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Nick Bain
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November 21, 2024
Lumumba’s hubris shines light on need for anti-corruption reforms
Opinion
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Steven Gassenberger
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November 20, 2024
Modernizing PERS to serve Mississippi’s public workforce
Opinion
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Gerard Gibert
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November 19, 2024
DOJ’s extreme remedies would harm Google search users
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