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Anne Summerhays
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December 20, 2022
Mississippi Power, Forrest County Agricultural High School celebrate state’s first electric school bus
The school plans to use the electric bus to provide students with transportation to sporting events and educational functions. Earlier this month, representatives from Mississippi Power and Forrest County Agricultural High School (FCAHS), the only independently functioning agricultural high school in the state of Mississippi, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony as the first electric school bus…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 16, 2022
BCBS of Mississippi and UMMC reach an agreement
As soon of December 15, UMMC facilities will be participating in coverage for BCBSMS health plans. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi and the University of Mississippi Medical Center have reached a long awaited agreement regarding coverage at UMMC facilities for BCBSMS policy holders. UMMC put out the following press release regarding the agreement: The…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 16, 2022
U.S. Senate passes bill to ban TikTok on government devices; Mississippi could be next
State Sen. Joel Carter says the app is a bug and steals proprietary information. He’ll file a bill to ban it on government devices in the 2023 session. The United States Senate has voted unanimously to ban the popular social media app, TikTok, on all government devices. The “No TikTok on Government Devices Act” was…
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2022
Ingalls’ Wilkinson named Chair of the Gulf Coast Business Council
The President of the Pascagoula shipyard succeeds William Yates at the helm of the Mississippi Coast business and public policy advocacy organization. The Mississippi Gulf Coast Business Council has named Kari Wilkinson, President of Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, as Chairman of the Board for the upcoming 2023-2024 term. Wilkinson is executive vice president of Huntington…
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Magnolia Tribune
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December 13, 2022
Final NFIB Optimism Index of the Year: Slight Improvement, but Inflation Remains a Challenge
Inflation remains the top business problem for small business owners. Inflation continues to impact business owners with 32% of owners reporting it as their single most important problem in operating their business, five points lower than July’s highest reading since the fourth quarter of 1979. The Small Business Optimism Index rose 0.6 points in November…
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Frank Corder
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December 13, 2022
Consumer prices remain high as inflation slows
The Consumer Price Index rose by 0.1% in November as prices increased 7.1%, the smallest 12-month increase since December 2021. The inflation rate for November 2022 was below expectations, suggesting that consumer prices may be starting to fall in the U.S. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Consumer Price Index report released on…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 12, 2022
PEER recommends dissolving Barber Board, Board of Cosmetology in favor of Advisory Councils
The lawmakers’ report says Mississippi has more restrictive prerequisites to qualify for barber licensure testing than 40 states. On Monday, the Joint Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review, or PEER Committee, released a report titled A Review of the Mississippi Board of Barber Examiners. The Mississippi Board of Barber Examiners (Barber Board) is…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 8, 2022
Mississippi Enterprise for Technology, Federal Laboratory Consortium partner to facilitate economic development
The two organizations hope to build stronger public-private partnerships within the Southern Gulf Region. The Mississippi Enterprise for Technology (MSET) and the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) are working to collaborate between federal laboratories and small businesses to facilitate economic development in the Southern Gulf Region. The two entered into the agreement through the signing of…
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Frank Corder
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December 7, 2022
Homestead Furniture creating 117 jobs in New Albany, Mississippi
The company is investing over $2 million in their expanded operations. Motion upholstered furniture manufacturer Homestead Furniture is locating manufacturing operations in New Albany, the Mississippi Development Authority announced on Wednesday. The project is a $2.016 million investment and will create 117 jobs. “These 117 new jobs are a great addition to New Albany and…
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Anne Summerhays
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December 1, 2022
Governor’s Office of Military Affairs releases plan to grow Mississippi’s defense economy
The plan presents an economic and community development approach to growing the defense industry and strengthening defense communities in the state. The Governor’s Office of Military Affairs (GOMA) and the Mississippi Defense Initiative (MDI) at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM) have announced plans to strengthen and grow Mississippi’s defense economy in their report titled…
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Frank Corder
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November 30, 2022
Enviva, Port of Pascagoula cut ribbon on $90 million terminal
Enviva employs nearly 30 people at the Port of Pascagoula and indirectly supports more than 400 jobs across the Mississippi Coast. On Wednesday, Enviva Inc. held a ceremonial ribbon cutting at its recently opened marine export terminal at the Port of Pascagoula. The event, Enviva said, commemorates continued commitment to deliver positive economic impact, growth, and green…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 28, 2022
Secretary of State’s Office releases 2022 Report on Charitable Organizations
The annual report ensures Mississippians are informed of critical information regarding Mississippi charities prior to making a donation. Each year, the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office releases the Report on Charitable Organizations. The annual report, which includes information such as total revenue, fundraising expenses and charitable purpose expenses, ensures Mississippians are informed of critical information…
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Jeremy Pittari
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July 18, 2025
Some Alcorn students at Lorman to be housed in hotel while dorm repairs conclude
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Frank Corder
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July 18, 2025
Applications open for new Mississippi Department of Public Safety Cadet Class
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Daniel Tyson
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July 18, 2025
Corps plan to address Pearl River flooding draws mixed reaction from residents
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Lynne Jeter
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July 17, 2025
Southern Miss, Integer Technologies land $25 million defense contract
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Frank Corder
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July 9, 2025
Nissan delays EV production at Canton plant until 2028
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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July 8, 2025
Mississippi tech companies featured at premier national defense innovation event
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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July 20, 2025
“The Bedbug Gospel” – a local church offered the chance to grow
Culture
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Ben Smith
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July 18, 2025
Gigging with the GOAT
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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July 18, 2025
Taste & Sip: A summer picnic experience
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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July 20, 2025
What the Coldplay concert shenanigans say about America
Opinion
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Philip Wegmann
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July 16, 2025
How Trump, Biden’s arms shipments differ: NATO pays ‘100%’ for Ukraine
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Sid Salter
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July 16, 2025
The Texas disaster stirs memories of the dangers facing Mississippians from flooding
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