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Frank Corder
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October 7, 2021
Plum Creek Environmental expanding in West Point creating 50 jobs
The project is a $3 million corporate investment to meet increase in consumer demand. Plum Creek Environmental, manufacturer and distributor of waste and recycling containers and equipment, is expanding in West Point. The project is a $3 million corporate investment and will create 50 jobs. “Mississippi’s homegrown companies, like Plum Creek Environmental, are at the heart…
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Frank Corder
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October 6, 2021
Tyson Foods announces $61 Million investment in expansion of Vicksburg facility
Nearly 50 Jobs to be created by expansion to meet consumer demand for Tyson® chicken brand Tyson Foods is investing $61 million in its Vicksburg poultry plant as part of the company’s commitment to meet increasing demand for protein and deliver on its strategy of accelerating long-term growth of the Tyson® retail brand. The expansion…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 5, 2021
Mississippi Book Festival goes virtual for 2021 after August in-person cancelation
The Mississippi Book will offer virtual opportunities after the in-person cancellation of the August 2021 festival in downtown Jackson due to the spread of COVID-19 in Mississippi. The festival will present a virtual experience for readers to connect with the many authors who had planned to participate in August. This will be available on the…
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Frank Corder
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October 5, 2021
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems expanding in Iuka
The expansion investment of nearly $4 million will create 50 jobs. General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems is expanding its facility in Iuka. The expansion, which will accommodate future work, is a $3.9 million corporate investment and is expected to create 50 jobs. “The ongoing expansions by General Atomics in Mississippi continue to bolster our position as a national leader in the aerospace and defense…
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Anne Summerhays
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October 5, 2021
Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Palazzo praise U.S. Navy contracts for work on Mississippi Gulf Coast
Navy approves $54 million award for United States Marine Inc. and $9.2 million for Rolls Royce foundry work. Mississippi U.S. Senators Roger Wicker and Cindy Hyde-Smith, along with Fourth District Congressman Steven Palazzo, praised the award of two U.S. Navy contracts for shipbuilding-related work on the Mississippi Coast. The Navy awarded a five-year, $54.3 million…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 5, 2021
The NFIB files case to provide tax relief for Mississippi businesses
The National Federation of Independent Business has filed an amicus brief in the U.S. District Court on behalf of the Northern District of Texas supporting Texas, Mississippi, challenging the provision of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 that prevents some state’s from using federal funds for small business tax relief. Click here to read the brief. “Small…
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Frank Corder
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October 1, 2021
Nominations for the 5th Mississippi Top 50 Awards open October 15, 2021
Who would you say are the most influential leaders in Mississippi? Plan to nominate them for the MS Top 50 Awards. Mississippi is graced with tremendous talent in government, the political sphere, business, media and culture. The Mississippi Top 50 Awards were created to recognize those that help move the conversation in Mississippi forward by…
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Magnolia Tribune
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October 1, 2021
Grand Gulf Report Card for Affordable and Reliable Electricity — F
Submitted by Bigger Pie Forum When it comes down to the essentials for living, affordable and reliable electricity would be close to the top of most people’s list. Mississippi could have more affordable and more reliable electricity if the utility monopolies were more concerned for their customers rather than their shareholders. Case in point –…
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Frank Corder
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September 30, 2021
Ingalls tells employees get vaccinated or lose job due to President Biden’s federal COVID vaccine mandate
“Being fully vaccinated by December 8, 2021 will be a condition of continued employment,” Ingalls President tells employees in memo. President Joe Biden’s federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate is causing issues for Mississippi industries that contract with the federal government. Biden’s mandate applies to federal workers, private businesses with over 100 employees, and those companies who…
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Frank Corder
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September 30, 2021
Wicker seeks Federal Data Privacy legislation from Congress
The Mississippi Senator says without such a law the risk of Americans’ personal data being exposed and exploited continues to grow. Mississippi U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, expressed the importance of Congress passing a comprehensive national data privacy law during the committee hearing on consumer…
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Frank Corder
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September 30, 2021
Hyde-Smith seeks delay in FEMA’s NFIP new risk rating, flood insurance increases
The NFIP’s Risk Rating 2.0 is set to go into effect October 1st. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is rolling out a new National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) risk rating that will impact the pocketbooks of a majority of Mississippians with flood insurance. The rate increases and new rating system are to be effective…
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Sarah Ulmer
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September 29, 2021
Presley informs public of broadband discount available to eligible families
Some families could be eligible for monthly broadband discount through federal government. Public Service Commissioner Brandon Presley is working to raise consumer awareness about an Emergency Broadband benefit they could be eligible for through a new federal program that provides $50 a month in discounts for some families for broadband. “During this pandemic, we have…
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Emily Wagster Pettus, Associated Press
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December 23, 2024
Civil rights icon James Meredith is honored in his Mississippi hometown
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2024
Guest, others dissent in release of Gaetz House Ethics report, call it a “dangerous departure”
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Frank Corder
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December 23, 2024
Wicker, Hyde-Smith retain key U.S. Senate committee assignments in next Congress
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Frank Corder
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December 16, 2024
Stark Aerospace adding nearly 100 jobs in Columbus to support new U.S. Navy contract
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Lynne Jeter
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December 11, 2024
Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network awarded $7.1 Million in RESTORE funding
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Frank Corder
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December 10, 2024
DeLisle announced as site for new PCC GulfChem plant
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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December 26, 2024
Power of blood
Culture
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Jim Beaugez
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December 25, 2024
Gospel Music in Mississippi: Four essential pioneers
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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December 25, 2024
Think highly of Christ
Opinion
Opinion
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Sid Salter
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December 25, 2024
Supreme Court: Awaiting the post-Christmas ghost of TikTok Future and Trump’s return
Opinion
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Rebecca Grant
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December 23, 2024
Boosting the maritime industrial base for Navy combat power
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Steven Gassenberger
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December 18, 2024
The PERS $25 billion problem
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