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Sarah Ulmer
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February 15, 2023
NFIB highlights need to eliminate Mississippi’s individual income tax
NFIB Director says elimination of income tax could help alleviate pressures on small businesses. The National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) reported that their most recent Small Business Index showed increased interest in the elimination of Mississippi’s individual income tax. The January 2023 index was down six points from last month with 26% of owners…
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Frank Corder
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February 14, 2023
Skills that Pay launched to promote jobs in Mississippi’s industries
The new campaign from the Skills Foundation aims to bring awareness of the benefits of joining the skilled workforce. Last week, the Skills Foundation of Mississippi, a non-profit focused on increasing the skilled workforce in the state, kicked off a targeted campaign to educate key stakeholders on the many job opportunities in skilled industries. The…
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Frank Corder
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February 10, 2023
Hancock County’s Stennis Airport announces $1.2 million construction of new jet engine run-up pad
Floore Industrial Contractors, Inc., of Moss Point was the low bidder and will be overseeing the construction. The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission announced on Friday the construction of a new jet engine run-up pad at Stennis International Airport. The locally funded project represents an investment of $1,231,275 million. It includes new pavement and…
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2023
U.S. Army awards contract to Mississippi headquartered Camgian to develop AI systems
The $17 million contract is aimed at digitally transforming today’s battlefield. The U.S. Army has awarded a $17 million contract to Camgian to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) enabled systems for significantly enhancing situational awareness capabilities of the warfighter. Headquartered in Starkville, Mississippi, the company is an award-winning developer of digital technologies…
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Thomas Gregory
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February 6, 2023
Main Street is Economic Development
In 2022, Main Street programs helped create 841 jobs in 551 new or expanded businesses in Mississippi downtowns amounting to over $242 million in public and private investment. When Mississippians think about Main Street, they probably think about their historic downtown. They might think about the community festivals that their local Main Street organization helps…
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Frank Corder
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February 6, 2023
WISPR takes off in Mississippi
The North Mississippi drone manufacturer credits Miss. State, InnovateMS for helping turn their vision into a reality. Founded in 2016, WISPR Systems is a Mississippi-based drone manufacturer providing versatile, rugged, and reliable commercial drones. The company was started by Conor Ferguson and Austin Ratcliffe, now CEO and COO, respectively. According to Ferguson, WISPR started out…
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Frank Corder
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February 2, 2023
Ribbon cut on new manufacturing facility in Philadelphia, Mississippi
Governor Reeves calls $8 million investment, 60 new jobs grand slam for local community. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves and area lawmakers were on hand Wednesday in Neshoba County as the New York Blower Company and Kiln Drying Systems & Components cut the ribbon on their new facility. “This is an example of what’s happening all…
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Courtney Ingle
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January 30, 2023
First Tee teaches life skills beyond the golf course
The Central Mississippi organization reaches into all demographics to serve area children. A golf organization is making an impact on Mississippi youth by teaching life skills and core values from the putting green. First Tee is an international organization geared at teaching today’s youth valuable life lessons using golf as the medium. According to First…
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Sarah Ulmer
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January 26, 2023
First sales of medical marijuana made in Mississippi
State Rep. Yancey says a safer, better alternative to opioids has finally been made available in the Magnolia State. The first sales of legal medical marijuana were made on Wednesday in Mississippi. Three different purchases were made – one in Brookhaven and two in Oxford. The Cannabis Company, which is owned by Le Anne Penn…
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Frank Corder
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January 25, 2023
Terberg Taylor Americas Group breaks ground on new factory in Mississippi
The Columbus facility represents a $15.9 million investment, creating 90 new jobs in Lowndes County. On Tuesday, Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves participated in a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the Terberg Taylor Americas Group’s new factory and distribution network in Columbus. Terberg Taylor Americas Group is constructing a specialty hauling vehicle facility as a joint venture between Taylor Group of…
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Frank Corder
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January 23, 2023
Northeast Mississippi business icon Hassell Franklin has died
Franklin was the founder of Franklin Corp., one of the largest, privately owned furniture manufacturers in the nation, based out of Houston, Mississippi. Hassell Franklin passed away on Sunday at the age of 87. He was the founder and CEO of Franklin Corp. The esteemed businessman began Franklin Corp. in 1970 and has been supplying…
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Frank Corder
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January 20, 2023
Thimblepress seeks to multiply happiness
Owner Kristen Ley shares her story in a Bigger Pie Forum young entrepreneurs podcast series. Kristen Ley, founder and owner of Thimblepress, recently sat down with Bigger Pie Forum for a discussion in their new podcast series focused on young entrepreneurs in Mississippi. Ley, who knew at an early age she wanted to create and…
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Jeremy Pittari
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May 26, 2026
MDOT to evaluate roads repeatedly damaged by flooding, other natural disasters
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Frank Corder
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May 26, 2026
EXCLUSIVE: Gipson talks gubernatorial run in interview with Magnolia Tribune
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Marisa Atkinson
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May 26, 2026
Researchers develop method to detect diseases before symptoms appear
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Daniel Tyson
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May 20, 2026
International Paper breaks ground on new $225 million facility in central Mississippi
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Frank Corder
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May 14, 2026
Azuria Water Solutions breaks ground on new manufacturing facility in Batesville
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Frank Corder
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May 12, 2026
M&M Bank’s Legear named chair of Atlanta Fed’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council
Culture
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Frank Corder
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May 26, 2026
Southern Miss, Miss. State hosting NCAA baseball regionals; Ole Miss heads to Lincoln
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Meredith Biesinger
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May 26, 2026
Sweet summer days at Cherry Creek Orchards
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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May 26, 2026
Soul rest
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Roger Wicker
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May 26, 2026
Deterrence is cheaper than war
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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May 25, 2026
The fog of peacemaking
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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May 24, 2026
Memorial Day: A tale of two Mississippi soldiers
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