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March 4, 2020
Wicker, Hyde-Smith announce $122M contract to build Army helicopters in Mississippi
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today announced the award of a $122.6 million U.S. Army contract for the procurement of 15 UH-72 Lakota Light Utility Helicopters, which will be manufactured in Columbus. The Army awarded the contract to Airbus Helicopters, Inc., with an initial obligation of $61.3 million with the Tuesday…
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Frank Corder
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February 26, 2020
Bryant, Canizaro making Mississippi Medical City a reality
Driving down Highway 67 a few years ago, Phil Bryant saw what a future Governor should see in the people and places he’s entrusted with serving – potential. A new development was emerging in north Harrison County known as ‘Tradition.’ It was the work of Joe Canizaro, a venture capitalist, philanthropist and real estate developer…
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Frank Corder
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February 11, 2020
MDA: Milwaukee Tool locating third distribution center in Olive Branch, creating 100 jobs
Milwaukee Tool is locating a third distribution center in Olive Branch to meet a need for increased distribution capacity. The project is an $8.7 million corporate investment and has created nearly 100 jobs over the last year in preparation for the distribution center’s opening this spring. “Milwaukee Tool is a long-valued member of our state’s…
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Frank Corder
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January 21, 2020
Northrop Grumman expanding in Iuka, creating 40 jobs
Aerospace and defense leader Northrop Grumman Corporation is expanding in Iuka, investing $8.3 million and creating 40 jobs. “As a worldwide leader in the aerospace and defense industries, Northrop Grumman once again places the global spotlight on Mississippi, demonstrating how our strong business environment and dedicated workforce enables companies to be successful,” Gov. Tate Reeves…
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Magnolia Tribune
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January 2, 2020
Gordon Fellows appointed Mississippi Bankers Association President and CEO
Gordon Fellows has been appointed by the Mississippi Bankers Association (MBA) Board of Directors to become the president and CEO of the MBA January 1, 2020. Fellows has been with the MBA since 2012, most recently serving as the Senior Vice President of Government Relations. Since 2012, Fellows has lead association lobbying efforts with elected…
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Sarah Ulmer
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December 19, 2019
MEC Capital Day set for January 9
The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) is made up of a diverse group of business owners across the state. They are essentially the voice of business across the state of Mississippi. One of the organization’s most popular events is the annual Capital Day. This year it is scheduled to be held on January 9. Capital Day…
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Sarah Ulmer
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October 22, 2019
The Mississippi Powerball® and Mega Millions® Starting January 30
Mark your calendars, Mississippians, for January 30. Powerball® and Mega Millions® will both be available for purchase in Mississippi on that date. “Mississippians will no longer have to cross into neighboring states to participate in these drawing-style games,” said Tom Shaheen, president of the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC). “They will soon have the opportunity for…
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Courtney Ingle
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August 2, 2019
Powerball® and Mega Millions® Coming to Mississippi in 2020
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) has been approved by the Board of Directors of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) as its newest member to sell Powerball® and Mega Millions®. The MLC anticipates sales for both games to begin in the first quarter of 2020. As the president of a member lottery, MLC President Tom Shaheen will…
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Magnolia Tribune
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July 23, 2019
MSPP – Private sector grows, government jobs decline
Private sector grows, government jobs decline In June 2018, Mississippi had 241,200 government employees according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and that number had increased to 242,100 this past April. But after declines the past two months, preliminary numbers show Mississippi has 240,400 government employees as of June 2019. This includes federal, state, and local…
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Courtney Ingle
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June 11, 2019
New rocket component and testing facilities expansion at Stennis Space Center
Aerospace company Relativity is expanding its rocket component production and rocket engine testing operations at NASA’s Stennis Space Center in Hancock County. The project is a $59-million corporate investment and will create 190 jobs, increasing employment at Relativity’s Stennis Space Center site to 200 workers. “The Mississippi Gulf Coast has a strong aerospace presence, and…
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Courtney Ingle
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May 28, 2019
VT Halter Marine expanding in Pascagoula to accommodate U.S. Coast Guard contract, creating 900 jobs
Shipbuilder VT Halter Marine is expanding in Pascagoula to accommodate a new contract with the U.S. Coast Guard. The project is a $37.5-million corporate investment and will create 900 jobs over the next five years. “VT Halter Marine is one of the best shipbuilders in the world, with a dedicated workforce committed to delivering the…
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Courtney Ingle
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May 28, 2019
Dollar Dollar Bills, Y’all – Cash goes further in Mississippi than any other state
Money goes further in Mississippi than in any other state according to USA Today. The ranking, which was produced by 24/7 Wall Street using data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), ranks Mississippi at the top of the list for how far a dollar can go in the state. As expected, the dollar can…
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Daniel Tyson
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June 4, 2025
Jackson council revises hiring freeze, allows some positions to be filled ahead of new term
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Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
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June 4, 2025
Trump urges senators to get his big tax bill done by July 4th
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Daniel Tyson
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June 4, 2025
Lt. Gov. Hosemann, Speaker White look ahead to 2026 session
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Frank Corder
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May 19, 2025
Modine expanding data center cooling equipment manufacturing in Grenada County
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Lynne Jeter
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May 19, 2025
Goldman Sachs honors inaugural Mississippi small business graduating class
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Frank Corder
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May 15, 2025
HH2 relocating Kentucky distribution center to Blue Mountain, Mississippi
Culture
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Susan Marquez
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June 4, 2025
Dusti Bonge’: Modernist of the South
Culture
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C.H. Spurgeon
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June 4, 2025
His great agony
Culture
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Meredith Biesinger
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June 3, 2025
Where Stories Live: A day at THE MAX, Mississippi Arts + Entertainment Experience
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Sid Salter
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June 4, 2025
Bo Robinson, appointed to PSC after jarring corruption scandals, dies at age 90
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Kimberly Ross
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June 3, 2025
The American epidemic of loneliness
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Frank Corder
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June 2, 2025
Municipal elections matter. Go vote!
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