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Opinion  |  Editor  • 
March 30, 2020

Mathematical Context for Coronavirus in Mississippi

Coronavirus is a serious deal, and it’s scary because it’s largely unknown.  And the numbers are going to get worse.  Likely in the next 10 days.  Based on what we have seen in the most affected areas nationally, which is primarily our most urban areas in places like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, it…
Opinion  |  Frank Corder  • 
March 27, 2020

Mississippi’s large employers balance work, safety following Gov. Reeves’ insistence to “stay home”

Jackson County is known as the most industrialized county in Mississippi.  It is home to the state’s largest private employer – Ingalls Shipbuilding – and many other leading industries such as Chevron, VT Halter, and Northrop Grumman Aerospace Unmanned Systems Center. The Gulf Coast area is accustomed to dealing with natural disasters and even economic…