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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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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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Jeremy Pittari
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March 5, 2026
Currie, House revive prison reforms Senate killed
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Frank Corder
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March 5, 2026
Proposed Clinton data center will be the largest economic development project in city history
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Stephen Groves, Associated Press
, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
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March 5, 2026
House will vote on an Iran war powers resolution in a test of Trump’s strategy
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 3, 2026
General Atomics expanding in Shannon
Business
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Frank Corder
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February 25, 2026
Carpenter Pole and Piling expanding in Wiggins
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Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press
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February 23, 2026
Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
Culture
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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March 5, 2026
Where Oxford comes to the table: Experience City Grocery
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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March 5, 2026
Contented in Christ
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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March 4, 2026
“Mississippi Made” exhibit traces the impact of the Magnolia State as part of America 250 celebration
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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March 4, 2026
Celebrating Scouting’s summit with the latest group of youth to soar with the Eagle rank
Opinion
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Tyler McCaughn
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March 3, 2026
Keep sports betting where it belongs – with the states
Opinion
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Kelley Williams
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March 3, 2026
JXN Water troubles
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