Business

Business | Lynne Jeter •

March 30, 2025

Dr. Courtney Taylor talks first-year triumphs, challenges as AccelerateMS executive director

Taylor says Mississippi is being recognized for its economic development wins, public-private workforce strategy, and the speed with which the state is excelling.

Business | Lynne Jeter •

March 27, 2025

Vicksburg Shipyard announces new vessel repair and maintenance operations in Warren County

Starting immediately, the vessel repair and maintenance company will create 44 jobs.

Business | Frank Corder •

March 26, 2025

Bollinger Shipyards secures $951 million U.S. Coast Guard contract modification

The Pascagoula-based shipbuilder is building the first heavy polar icebreaker in half a century.

Business | Lynne Jeter •

March 26, 2025

Mississippi ranks high in franchise growth

Lower taxes, reduced operating costs, and fewer labor restrictions contribute to franchises' significant role in the state, according to a national study.

Business | Frank Corder •

March 25, 2025

Ergon Refining expanding operations in Vicksburg with $400 million investment

Ergon Refining is a specialty naphthenic product manufacturer.

Business | Frank Corder •

March 4, 2025

Fabricators Supply expanding in West Point, adding 15 jobs

The company is making a corporate investment of $2.675 million with the expansion that adds enhanced laser fabrication to the current operations.

Business | Frank Corder •

March 3, 2025

ABB doubling size of its Senatobia facility with $40 million investment

The company, which has been in operation in Senatobia since 2016, will bring 200 new jobs to the area. ABB is also opening a new manufacturing site in Tennessee.

Business | Lynne Jeter •

March 2, 2025

SBA rolls out new loan program

March 5 webinar to focus on Asset Based Working Capital Program.

Business | Frank Corder •

February 25, 2025

Camgian announces $2.5 million expansion in Starkville

The company develops AI and machine learning solutions for government and commercial clients worldwide.

Business | Lynne Jeter •

February 23, 2025

Creating Futures through Technology Conference slated for March 5-7

The decades-old conference returns to the Beau Rivage in Biloxi.

Business | Frank Corder •

February 19, 2025

ROCKWOOL investing over $100 million into new production line at its Marshall County facility

The Marshall County location was reportedly chosen to enable ROCKWOOL to better meet demand in the Southern U.S. Some 30 new jobs will be created.

Business | Lynne Jeter •

February 16, 2025

Destination by Hyatt picks Okhissa Lake as site of striking new development

Each Destination by Hyatt property is purposefully crafted as a place of immersive discoveries, authentic design, and unflappable hospitality.

News

News | Matt Ott, Associated Press •

April 2, 2026

U.S. jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

News | Jeremy Pittari •

April 2, 2026

Civics, financial literacy, Math Act included in omnibus Mississippi education bill as session winds down

News | Frank Corder •

April 2, 2026

Lawmakers look to “Strengthen Mississippi Homes” with new mitigation program

Business

Business | Frank Corder •

March 31, 2026

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

Business | Frank Corder •

March 26, 2026

DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion

Business | Frank Corder •

March 25, 2026

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

Culture

Culture | Alanis Thames, Associated Press •

April 2, 2026

Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded

Culture | Susan Marquez •

April 2, 2026

Things to do in the Magnolia State in April 2026

Culture | Alistair Begg •

April 2, 2026

Giving back to the Giver

Opinion

Opinion | Patrick Sullivan •

April 1, 2026

Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly

Opinion | Russ Latino •

April 1, 2026

On this April 1st, more government please

Opinion | Sid Salter •

April 1, 2026

Business

Dr. Courtney Taylor talks first-year triumphs, challenges as AccelerateMS executive director

Vicksburg Shipyard announces new vessel repair and maintenance operations in Warren County

Bollinger Shipyards secures $951 million U.S. Coast Guard contract modification

Mississippi ranks high in franchise growth

Ergon Refining expanding operations in Vicksburg with $400 million investment

Fabricators Supply expanding in West Point, adding 15 jobs

ABB doubling size of its Senatobia facility with $40 million investment

SBA rolls out new loan program

Camgian announces $2.5 million expansion in Starkville

Creating Futures through Technology Conference slated for March 5-7

ROCKWOOL investing over $100 million into new production line at its Marshall County facility

Destination by Hyatt picks Okhissa Lake as site of striking new development

News

U.S. jobless aid filings fall to 202,000 as layoffs remain low despite uncertainty of Iran war

Civics, financial literacy, Math Act included in omnibus Mississippi education bill as session winds down

Lawmakers look to “Strengthen Mississippi Homes” with new mitigation program

Business

Channel South, $105 million mixed use development, aims to transform Gulfport’s downtown

DG Foods announces $1.19 million expansion

AeroShield Alliance locating headquarters in Mississippi

Culture

Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded

Things to do in the Magnolia State in April 2026

Giving back to the Giver

Opinion

Data Centers: Power-hungry but price-friendly

On this April 1st, more government please

For Mississippians of a certain age, everything old is new again at their gas pumps

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