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Business  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
May 11, 2021

NFIB SURVEY: Small Business Optimism Up in April but Job Openings Remain at Record Highs

The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index rose to 99.8 in April, an increase of 1.6 points from March. The Optimism Index has increased 4.8 points over the past three months since January but a record 44% of owners reported job openings they could not be filled. “Small business owners are seeing a growth in sales but are…
Business  |  Frank Corder  • 
May 11, 2021

Gov. Reeves to Fox Business on COVID: “We’re very pleased with where we find ourselves.”

Mississippi daily cases averaging around 200. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves appeared on Fox Business on Monday saying the state is doing well after lifting nearly all of the COVID-19 restrictions. “Hospitalizations are plummeting. The total number of cases continue to decline,” Reeves said. “We’re very pleased with where we find ourselves.” The Governor said he…