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Haven’t Heard of the Corporate Transparency Act? You Better Learn
Within one month of each other recently, two federal judges ruled that a law passed by Congress in 2021 is “likely unconstitutional” and ruled in
Jonathan Jones: CEO of Jones Capital Firm
Leads one of Mississippi’s most dynamic and promising companies When Jonathan Jones was a young boy growing up in the Dexter community of Walthall County, he would hop on his four-wheeler for the short trek to the family’s sawmill and “play in the wood chips and sawdust pile … and just watch my dad and other foremen work.” Jonathan, the younger of two sons born to Brett and Lisa Jones, developed a deep admiration early
Properly Tied Apparel Company
Oxford’s Hunter Knight turned a high school project into a national brand When Hunter Knight was president of the Lafayette High School Beta Club, he was tasked with producing T-shirts for members to wear to statewide events. Knight parlayed that simple entrepreneurial assignment into Properly Tied, a national clothing business that has expanded significantly over the past 12 years and continues to do so through strategic partnerships. “At first, the goal was to develop the
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 country. In addition, the railroad industry spends about $23 billion in private capital each year to improve the safety, operations and reliability of their private networks, said Manning McPhillips, Executive Director of the Mississippi Railroad Association. McPhillips said the Mississippi Legislature has joined in the
The Latest
Legislation Would Make Mississippi Tenth State to Eliminate Income Tax
HB1 is a comprehensive effort to modernize the entire code Legislation that passed the Mississippi House January 16 is far more than just a gradual elimination of the state income
Foundation for the Mid South
Working to lift up health, education and the economy People thriving with their health and financial security is in the best interest of the community at large. Mississippi, Louisiana and
Emergency Support Urgent in Order to Help Agriculture Industry
New farm bill set to address outdated issues, other concerns Farming is cyclical. It is par for the course to have ups and downs. But for the past several years,
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C Spire Has Announced Completion of $40 Million Network Enhancements
C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company, has announced the successful completion of significant network enhancements throughout 2024. These enhancements are part of
MSU, Keesler AFB, Governor Reeves Sign Partnership to Advance Mississippi Cyber and Technology Center
Mississippi and the U.S. Air Force are marking a new era in cybersecurity research, training and collaboration as leaders celebrate plans for the Mississippi Cyber
Compass Datacenters to Invest $10 Billion in Lauderdale County
Dallas-based Compass Datacenters, a multinational data center developer, is locating its next hyperscale data center campus in Meridian. The campus will consist of eight data
Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative Welcomes Four New Rural Hospitals to Network
The Mississippi Healthcare Collaborative has announced the addition of four new hospitals to its network, expanding its reach and impact across the state. These new
BUSINESS
MDRS and Toyota Mississippi Join Forces in Groundbreaking Rehabilitation Partnership
The Mississippi Department of Rehabilitation Services (MDRS) and Toyota Mississippi have joined forces in a groundbreaking Vocational Rehabilitation partnership, demonstrating the power of collaboration in
Cooperative Energy Awards Grants to Support Economic Development in State
Cooperative Energy, together with the 11 Member electric distribution cooperatives it serves, invested $277,500 in strategic economic development efforts across the state in 2024. The
Mississippi Will Benefit from Water Infrastructure Bill Becoming Law
his past December, U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith and Senator Roger Wicker, voted for final passage of water infrastructure legislation that authorizes federal resources for improving
Mississippi Couple Commits $25 Million Gift to Benefit UMMC Cancer Care and Research
John and Sandy Black of Madison have committed $25 million, the single largest gift in University of Mississippi Medical Center history, in support of the
