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News  |  Sarah Ulmer  • 
November 7, 2019

Plaintiffs Withdraw “Hogwash” Lawsuit Against Mississippi’s Meat Law

Statement from Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson on Lawsuit Withdrawal Today, plaintiffs who filed a lawsuit regarding Mississippi’s meat labeling law, which prohibits plant-based, insect-based, or cell-cultured proteins to be marketed as “meat” or “meat products” withdrew their lawsuit in federal court. Regulations for the plant-based and insect-based products go into effect today.…
News  |  Magnolia Tribune  • 
November 7, 2019

O’Reilly Auto Parts locating distribution center in Horn Lake, creating 380 jobs

Leading auto parts retailer O’Reilly Auto Parts is locating a distribution center in Horn Lake. The project will create 380 jobs. “This announcement marks approximately 1,300 new jobs announced through state-assisted projects this year for the citizens of DeSoto County,” Gov. Phil Bryant said. “I appreciate the O’Reilly team for placing their confidence in our…