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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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Mike Cashion
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January 19, 2023
TatoNut a sweet quintessential small town business
The donut shop in Ocean Springs serves up tradition with its treats. Mississippi delicacies come in all tastes and shapes. If you like the ones that are round and sweet with a hole in the middle, then you owe yourself a trip to TatoNut Donut Shop in downtown Ocean Springs. Located in the city’s quaint…
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Jeremy Pittari
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August 21, 2026
State Board of Education hears update on Okolona School District’s financial woes, latest statewide MAAP scores
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Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
, Jesse Bedayne, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
President Donald Trump announces plan to lower beef prices, but some Republicans are already balking
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Cass Rutledge
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August 21, 2026
JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
New Director coming to Port Pascagoula
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Frank Corder
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August 18, 2026
Marathon Cheese expanding in Booneville, creating 39 jobs
Culture
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Brett Martel, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Mississippi State coach Jeff Lebby is confident in roster upgrades, but the SEC schedule is tough
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Meredith Biesinger
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August 21, 2026
Where 2,000 years of Mississippi history still rises from the ground
Culture
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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August 21, 2026
Chambliss, Lacy are back to lead a talented roster for No. 9 Mississippi with high expectations
Opinion
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Roger Wicker
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August 21, 2026
Amtrak’s Mardi Gras line boosts jobs, tourism
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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August 19, 2026
Shades of Skynet? State’s measured approach to AI policy development was wise plan
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Shaun Yurtkuran
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August 17, 2026
The Mississippi that welcomed my family
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