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Argent Trust: Finding Success in Mississippi

Meeting the needs of clients with an old school and humble approach When Argent Trust was voted Oxford’s Best Investment Firm 2024 by Oxford Magazine, Brooks Campany was ecstatic.  Campany, regional manager of Argent Trust in Oxford, wrote to clients: “This recognition is a testament to the trust and support you’ve generously extended to us. And we couldn’t have achieved this milestone in five quick years without you.”  Campany’s father, Kyle McDonald, who founded Argent

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Teacher Shortages in State

Multiple efforts underway to address serious problem Many schools in Mississippi don’t have an adequate number of teachers in the classroom this fall. The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) 2023-24 Educator Shortage survey indicates there are currently 5,012 vacancies among teachers, administrators and school support staff across the state. The survey, done between August and November in 2023, had 100 percent voluntary participation from school districts. Vacancies were up 24 from the 4,988 vacancies seen

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MEC Hobnob Event Coming October 31

One of Mississippi’s most important business functions Business and political leaders from across the state will take part in the annual Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) Hobnob on Thursday, October 31, at the Mississippi Coliseum. The event begins at 8:30 a.m. MEC Executive Director Scott Waller explained more about the annual event. “Hobnob is really about creating an opportunity for people to network that’s  built around the political spectrum,” said Waller. “We’ve always noted it’s the

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Moving the Needle Forward

New MHA CEO Richard Roberson shares insights After a year that saw several hospital and healthcare system members leave the Mississippi Hospital Association, Richard Roberson took over as CEO with

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MSU Solar Facility 

Providing sustainable energy and learning opportunities  Mississippi State University has found a way to use a four-acre field between R.L. Jones Circle and Blackjack Road to reduce the campus’ carbon

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Entergy MS Ready From the Start

Company has long promoted economic growth In 1923, when Harvey Couch established Entergy Mississippi’s predecessor, The Mississippi Power and Light Company, as an investor-owned electric utility business, economic development was

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