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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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Ann Marie Pate
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January 18, 2023
Zoe Coffee Co. serves great coffee with a greater impact
The Cleveland, Mississippi-based coffee house is part of a ministry changing lives in Kenya. Small towns are known for being full of warmth and hospitality, especially when one of their own is in need. But in Cleveland, Mississippi, local coffee patrons are serving needs over 8000 miles and an ocean away. Zoe Coffee Co., nestled…
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Frank Corder
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November 6, 2026
Lipscomb, a first-time candidate, says, “These are not my first fights,” as she launches Secretary of State bid
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Paul Wiseman, Associated Press
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November 6, 2026
U.S. continues to generate jobs, yet inflation is eroding the spending power of millions of Americans
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Jeremy Pittari
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November 6, 2026
Reeves announces approval of more than 100 Opportunity Zones under federal tax program
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Meredith Biesinger
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October 22, 2026
New Albany’s claim to cake fame: Sugaree’s Bakery
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Frank Corder
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October 20, 2026
Fairbanks Morse Defense doubling manufacturing capacity at its Pascagoula facility
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Cass Rutledge
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October 20, 2026
Lumber manufacturer investing $8.3 million in Macon expansion
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Chris Burrows, Associated Press
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November 6, 2026
No. 2 Georgia and No. 12 Mississippi meet again in a showcase of two of the SEC’s best since 2023
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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November 6, 2026
Veteran’s Day events held across Mississippi
Culture
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Alistair Begg
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November 6, 2026
Love in action
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Russ Latino
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November 4, 2026
Democrats took Republicans behind the woodshed. The GOP has only itself to blame
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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November 4, 2026
Like other tax proposals, California voters on Nov. 3 test-drove a tax on billionaires
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Russ Latino
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November 3, 2026
A time for choosing: America’s future is bigger than one election
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