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Sarah Ulmer
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November 3, 2021
NFIB releases 20th survey in COVID-19 impact on small business
In the most recent COVID-19 survey assessing how the pandemic has impacted small business, the NFIB Research Center looked into supply chain disruptions, staffing shortages, and anticipations about the holiday season. 613 responses were collected between October 25-27. “Going into the busy holiday season, nearly half of small business owners who rely on holiday sales…
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Frank Corder
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November 2, 2021
Ilex Organics starting operations in Clarksdale
The company is creating 60 jobs with a $2.612 million corporate investment. Ilex Organics, supplier of Yaupon tea and Mississippi-grown catfish fillets, is locating operations in Clarksdale. The project is a $2.612 million corporate investment and will create 60 jobs. “The creation of 60 jobs in Clarksdale by Ilex will have a tremendous impact on the…
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Frank Corder
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November 1, 2021
White House issues new guidance on COVID vaccine mandates for federal contractors
Latest release provides some flexibility as workers face termination for non-compliance. Amid a backlash from workers of federal contractors, including right here in Mississippi, the White House released updated guidance on Monday as it relates to President Joe Biden’s federal vaccine mandates. The new guidance appears to provide some flexibility for federal contractors as they…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 29, 2021
WICKER: “Individual freedom must not become a casualty of this pandemic”
Submitted by U.S. Senator Roger Wicker Sweeping Vaccine Orders Could Force Millions Out of Work Last December, President-elect Joe Biden was asked whether COVID-19 vaccines should be mandated. His answer was simple: “No, I don’t think they should be mandatory.” Fast forward almost a year, and the President has done a complete 180. Taking his…
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Frank Corder
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October 29, 2021
Businessman, former Mayor, former Democrat gubernatorial candidate Bill Luckett has died
He owned the Ground Zero Blues Club with actor Morgan Freeman. Bill Luckett, the former Mayor of Clarksdale, has died. The news of Luckett’s death was shared by St. George’s Episcopal Church in Clarksdale on Facebook late Thursday evening. Luckett was an attorney and a businessman, perhaps best known for his partnership with actor Morgan…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 27, 2021
PEER releases report on privatization of Child Support Enforcement
PEER found that positive and negative impacts of the decision by the Mississippi Department of Human Services to privatize Child Support Enforcement (CSE) varied since 2016. The Mississippi Legislative Committee on Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review (PEER) released its report titled “An Evaluation of the Privatization of the Child Support Enforcement by the Mississippi Department…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 27, 2021
DEAN: Tech is Taking Mississippi Education To The Next Level, Literally
Submitted by Dr. Jason Dean Advances in classroom technology are boosting Mississippi’s education into the 21st century and up the national rankings. For decades, Mississippi was behind in education. However, the COVID-19 pandemic prompted many advancements that are giving Mississippi hope and a promising future. Although the state was already working hard on improving education,…
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Frank Corder
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October 27, 2021
Voyant Beauty increasing capacity in Olive Branch
The company is investing $13.17 million and creating 80 jobs while retaining 57 others. Voyant Beauty, manufacturer of beauty and personal care products, is expanding in Olive Branch. The project is a $13.17 million corporate investment and will create 80 new jobs and retain 57 existing jobs. “Economic development is highly competitive among states, and Voyant Beauty’s decision…
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Frank Corder
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October 27, 2021
Ingalls workers concerned Mississippi, lawmakers aren’t fighting Biden’s COVID vaccine mandates
While they don’t represent districts where the shipyard is located, two state legislators – Rep. Owen and Sen. McDaniel – are speaking out. Since President Joe Biden handed down the mandate that all employees of federal contractors be vaccinated or face termination of their contracts, Mississippi’s largest industrial employer – Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding – has…
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Frank Corder
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October 26, 2021
Madera Fuels locating collection and processing operations in Vicksburg
The company is creating 30 jobs with a $4.859 million corporate investment. Recycling company Madera Fuels is locating material collection and processing operations in Vicksburg. The project is a $4.859 million corporate investment and will create 30 jobs. “While Mississippi remains steadfast in its efforts to recruit traditional economic development projects, our economic development team also…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 25, 2021
Hyde-Smith welcomes $1.87 million from USDA Rural Development Grants
Grants given for distance learning and telehealth projects in three Mississippi school districts Today, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith announced the award of grants worth more than $1.87 million for distance learning and telehealth networks in three rural Mississippi school districts. The USDA Rural Development approved Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program grants to West Point Consolidated…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 22, 2021
MEC’s annual Hob Nob back in person in Jackson
The Mississippi Economic Council’s annual Hob Nob event will be back in person on Thursday, October 28 in downtown Jackson. The event will take place at the Mississippi Coliseum starting at 8:30 a.m. The cost of admission for members is $60 and for non-members it is $90. The event will feature its traditional political speaking,…
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Frank Corder
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April 21, 2025
Runoff elections being held Tuesday in 28 cities, 2 House Districts
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Stan Choe, Associated Press
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April 21, 2025
US stocks sink with the US dollar’s value as investors retreat further from the United States
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Daniel Tyson
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April 21, 2025
Mississippi parents struggle to find childcare, after-school programs, experts say
Business
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Lynne Jeter
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April 17, 2025
GE Aerospace moving at warp speed in Batesville
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Lynne Jeter
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April 15, 2025
ABB doubling size of operations in Tate County
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Lynne Jeter
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April 9, 2025
Cultivating deep Magnolia State connections
Culture
Culture
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Parrish Alford
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April 21, 2025
Dart, a possible first rounder, makes Kiffin two-for-two. Can Simmons complete the trifecta?
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Robert St. John
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April 21, 2025
Friendship
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C.H. Spurgeon
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April 21, 2025
God’s children now
Opinion
Opinion
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Kimberly Ross
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April 21, 2025
From Shapiro to Trump, political rage does not justify political violence
Opinion
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Jonathan Bain
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April 18, 2025
“One Door” is an open door for welfare expansion in Mississippi
Opinion
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Sam Franklin
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April 17, 2025
Tariffs at the dawn of the American republic
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