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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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Frank Corder
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January 2, 2023
MEC Capital Day 2023 checking pulse of state business, education leaders
The annual event with lawmakers will take place this Thursday. The 2023 Mississippi Economic Council’s Capital Day will be held Thursday, January 5th. MEC’s annual event provides business and community leaders an opportunity to meet with state leaders and legislators to discuss the legislative session as they begin their work in the new session. The…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 27, 2022
Energy companies ask Mississippians to decrease natural gas use
With temperatures at or below freezing, some residents of the state are being asked to conserve natural gas usage. Both CenterPoint Energy and Atmos Energy have made requests of consumers in Mississippi to reduce energy usage since the Christmas holiday. Leaders with CenterPoint said they are expecting record natural gas usage as the arctic storm continues to keep temperatures…
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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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Jeremy Pittari
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December 15, 2025
Lawmakers see financial literacy as a growing need in Mississippi’s colleges and universities
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Frank Corder
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December 15, 2025
Amick Farms announces $74.5 million expansion in Jones County
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Mark Sherman, Associated Press
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December 15, 2025
Supreme Court will hear appeal of Black death row inmate over racial bias in Mississippi jury makeup
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Frank Corder
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December 11, 2025
$100 million metallurgical biocarbon manufacturer locating in Pike County
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Frank Corder
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December 2, 2025
BWC Terminals break ground in Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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November 21, 2025
Ingalls completes sea trials for USS Ted Stevens
Culture
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Robert St. John
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December 15, 2025
The last strand of tinsel
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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December 15, 2025
The law of love
Culture
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Matt Friedeman
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December 14, 2025
Charles Wesley and Christmas
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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December 10, 2025
University of Mississippi Chancellor responds to Lauren Stokes’ First Amendment lawsuit, seeks dismissal
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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December 10, 2025
Guardrails or gravel? Why America and Mississippi must get AI regulation right in 2026
Opinion
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Merle Flowers
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December 8, 2025
The Parents Over Platforms Act: A targeted, privacy-respecting alternative to ASAA
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