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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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Frank Corder
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November 25, 2022
Deck the halls by shopping small
Think and Buy Mississippi First this Christmas season by shopping with your local small businesses. Small businesses all across Mississippi are the heart and soul of their communities, providing unique goods and services while helping drive the local economy, employing thousands of Mississippians, and supporting causes area residents rally around. That is why it is…
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Guest Editorial
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November 25, 2022
WICKER: New FCC Maps Pave Way for Better Coverage
Submitted by Senator Roger Wicker “Getting these maps right is critical because they will determine where future broadband efforts are focused,” Wicker writes. Few things have changed our world like the internet. Today, millions of Americans use the web to find jobs, get an education, manage their savings, read the news, and stay in touch…
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Frank Corder
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November 24, 2022
The cost of the American Thanksgiving feast up 20% year-to-year
The annual American Farm Bureau Federation survey shows families are spending more this holiday season. According to Farm Bureau’s 37th annual survey on the cost of a Thanksgiving feast for 10 people in the U.S., the average American family will spend 20% more this holiday than last year. Farm Bureau says the centerpiece on most…
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Sarah Ulmer
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November 23, 2022
Support local businesses on Small Business Saturday
NFIB says it is a time to get out and support local businesses in your community. Small Business Saturday is coming up this Saturday, November 27. The NFIB says it is a time to get out and support local businesses in your community. State Director of the NFIB for Mississippi Dawn McVea explained the importance…
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Daniel Tyson
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April 3, 2026
Youth court reform dies amid Senate, House disagreement
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Frank Corder
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April 3, 2026
Governor vetoes bill he says risked Mississippi losing nearly $1 billion in potential rural healthcare funding
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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April 3, 2026
U.S. employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
Business
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 31, 2026
Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 26, 2026
DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion
Business
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Frank Corder
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March 25, 2026
AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi
Culture
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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April 3, 2026
Step back in time with a stroll through Hattiesburg’s Historic District
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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April 3, 2026
Continue in grace
Culture
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Alanis Thames, Associated Press
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April 2, 2026
Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded
Opinion
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Russ Latino
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April 3, 2026
Lawmakers owe Reeves a ‘thank you’ for stopping Medicaid expansion
Opinion
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Ashby Foote
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April 2, 2026
The Strait Jacket of Hormuz
Opinion
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Patrick Sullivan
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April 1, 2026
Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly
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