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November 15, 2022
EASLEY: Privacy Act potentially opens trial lawyer can of worms
Submitted by Derek Easley with BIPEC A new wave of frivolous lawsuits could be heading to business owners at a time when record inflation, supply chain challenges are crushing their profits. It’s no secret, especially for our size, that Mississippi is the trial lawyer capital of America. Some have coined the term “jackpot justice” referring…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 11, 2022
Singing River Healthcare Academy breaks ground as Mississippi’s first medical workforce academy
In year one, a total of 1,000 or more students are projected to be trained through the Healthcare Academy in Jackson County. On Thursday, the Singing River Healthcare Academy broke ground as Mississippi’s first medical workforce academy. The Healthcare Academy, located in Jackson County, is established as the state’s first-ever medical apprenticeship program implemented to…
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Guest Editorial
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November 11, 2022
WILLIAMS: Where the Smart Money Goes
SUBMITTED BY KELLEY WILLIAMS WITH BIGGER PIE FORUM “Capital goes where it’s welcome and stays where it’s appreciated,” Williams writes. The legislature met in special session last week and voted $247 million in state incentives (sweeteners) for Steel Dynamics’ new $2.5 billion recycled aluminum plant and other investments. The plant is to be built in…
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Frank Corder
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November 8, 2022
Menasha Packaging increasing footprint in Pelahatchie
The company will create 21 additional jobs in their expansion of operations, representing a corporate investment of approximately $79 million. Menasha Packaging, a retail-focused packaging design, manufacturing, and merchandising solutions provider, is expanding operations in Pelahatchie. The project is a $79 million corporate investment and will create 21 jobs. “It’s already been a banner year for…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 7, 2022
MDA announces V-QUAD Entrepreneurs Technical Assistance Program grant winners
Five applicants were awarded $20,000 V-Quad ETAP grants. On Monday, the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) announced the 2022 V-Quad Entrepreneurs Technical Assistance Program grant award winners. Five applicants were awarded $20,000 V-Quad ETAP grants in collaboration with MDA’s Office of Technology, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and MDA’s Energy and Natural Resources Division. MDA Deputy Executive Director Laura…
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Frank Corder
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November 2, 2022
MS Insurance Dept. announces ACA Marketplace open enrollment
Five insurance companies are offering plans. The open enrollment period ends January 15th. The Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) has announced open enrollment through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace. The open enrollment period runs November 1, 2022 through January 15, 2023. MID says five health insurance companies will offer plans in Mississippi. They are Ambetter…
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Anne Summerhays
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November 1, 2022
MID issues Cease and Desist Order to Salvasen Holdings, Triada Assurance Holdings
Several other states have also sanctioned Salvasen Holdings, including Texas and Michigan. On Monday, the Mississippi Insurance Department (MID) announced they have issued a Cease and Desist Order to Salvasen Holdings and parent company Triada Assurance Holdings, LLC. According to MID, the insurance agency has violated Mississippi law by marketing and selling health insurance without having an…
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Frank Corder
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October 31, 2022
Reeves calls special session for $2.5 billion capital investment project
Reeves says the Golden Triangle project will be the biggest such economic development investment in state history. Governor Tate Reeves has called the Mississippi Legislature into special session this week. Lawmakers will gavel in Wednesday at 10am to consider what Reeves called the biggest economic development project in Mississippi history. He says it is coming to…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 31, 2022
Consumer Energy Alliance, Mississippi Energy Institute host Congressman Guest at roundtable event
Participants discuss effect of inflation, high energy prices on agriculture. Last week, the Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA) and the Mississippi Energy Institute (MEI) hosted a roundtable discussion with Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) at the Mississippi Agriculture and Forestry Museum. The roundtable discussion focused on the impact of high energy prices on agriculture and the knock-on effect…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 28, 2022
Wicker, Hyde-Smith praise $2.4 billion award to build LHA 9 at Ingalls
Construction on LHA 9 is scheduled to begin in December 2022. On Friday, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) praised the award of a $2.4 billion contract modification from the Department of the Navy to Ingalls Shipbuilding to construct LHA 9, a large-deck America-class amphibious assault ship. Ingalls announced that with the…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 28, 2022
Commissioner Presley announces completion of NT Spark’s broadband project
Project brings service to over 13,500 locations in portions of Calhoun, Chickasaw, Clay, Grenada, Pontotoc, Webster, & Yalobusha counties. On Thursday, Northern District Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley joined representatives from NT Spark and local officials to celebrate the completion of NT Spark’s broadband project. NT Spark’s completed broadband project brings service to over 13,500 locations in portions of Calhoun,…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 28, 2022
Insurance Commissioner Chaney discloses details about recent UMMC reimbursement demands
The reimbursement increase request comes amid similar quarrels between UMMC and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi. On Thursday, Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance Mike Chaney told business leaders and politicians gathered at the annual MEC Hobnob event in Jackson that he has been made aware of a new demand by the University of Mississippi Medical…
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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
News
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Cass Rutledge
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August 21, 2026
JTRAN strikes ends after 39 days
Business
Business
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Cass Rutledge
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August 20, 2026
Solero Technologies announces $14 million expansion in Water Valley
Business
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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
Culture
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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
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
Opinion
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Shaun Yurtkuran
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August 17, 2026
The Mississippi that welcomed my family
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