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Out of Control Spending Must Stop
The U.S. debt is currently hovering around $36.22 trillion, and it’s increasing every day. I’ve always been amazed that a country as great as ours

ANDREW MATTIACE: CEO of Mattiace Properties
A story of a man’s humble beginning with a great passion for development Andrew Mattiace decided at age 12 that he wanted to be the man who owns real estate, not work for the man that owns the building. The President and founder of Mattiace Properties, Inc., Mattiace is also the CEO of Mattiace Properties and its affiliated companies, The Mattiace Company and Mattiace Development Company, LLC, all based in Jackson. All total, Mattiace runs 32 companies located in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Georgia.
Downtown Brookhaven Revitalization
Stockbroker and his artistic friend join forces to revamp area John E. Lynch moved with his wife and four children from the Mississippi Capital City to Brookhaven in 1995 and opened a stock brokerage office. At the time, vacant commercial buildings in small southern downtown communities were commonplace as the fast-food boulevards and big box stores along interstates that all but killed downtown retail. Little remained in Brookhaven beyond main branch bank offices, law and
An Uptick in Vocational Training
Gen Z showing increasing interest in job specific programs For decades, attending a four-year college has been considered by many young people and their parents as a prestigious and essential path for future success. And while that is still true for many, the costs of a four-year degree have been increasing significantly while the needs of the workforce have changed. Increasing numbers of Generation Z, and even those who are older, are now likely to
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MS Alliance of Nonprofits
Organization helps strengthen philanthropy groups There’s an organization that provides the services and resources necessary to help keep the state’s nonprofit sector strong and sustainable. It’s the Mississippi Alliance of

Substantial Investments Being Rolled Out for Mississippi Railroads
Rail access is vital to promoting industrial expansion in the state The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act made unprecedented funding available from the federal government for improving railways in the

A Longtime Meridian Eatery
One of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in Mississippi Established by Felix Weidmann in 1870, Weidmann’s restaurant has been a staple in Meridian, Mississippi for the last 155 years, and
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MS PSC Approves Contract Between MS Power Company and Compass Data Centers
The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a special contract between Mississippi Power Company and Compass Datacenters Jan I, LLC, marking a significant milestone

Wicker Appointed Chairman of U.S. Helsinki Commission for 119th Congress
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has been named chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission,

Southeastern Timber Products Investing More Than $120 Million in Choctaw Co.
Southeastern Timber Products is expanding its operations in Ackerman. The project represents a corporate investment of $123.4 million and will create 40 new jobs. Southeastern

Gov. Reeves and MDA Unveil New Branding Campaign: “Let’s Break New Ground”
Governor Tate Reeves and Mississippi Development Authority have unveiled a bold new branding initiative: “Let’s Break New Ground.” Created in partnership with Ridgeland-based The Ramey
BUSINESS

Memorial Health System Completes Acquisition of Merit Health Biloxi
Memorial Health System has officially completed its acquisition of Merit Health Biloxi, further solidifying its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare across the Mississippi Gulf Coast.

Leading Manufacturer ROCKWOOL is Expanding Operations in Marshall County
ROCKWOOL is expanding its operations in Marshall County. The project represents a corporate investment of more than $100 million and will create approximately 30 new

Hyatt Hotel Brand Set to Debut in State With Okhissa Lake Lodge in 2027
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance have announced the planned debut of Okhissa Lake Lodge as the first Destination by

Inaugural Mississippi Arts Leadership Awards Application Process Open Until April 1
The Mississippi Presenters Network (MSPN), in partnership with the Dr. Ed and Becky Meek Foundation, has announced the inaugural Mississippi Arts Leadership Awards. These awards