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The Department of Education
In March, the President issued an executive order to close the Department of Education, a move many feel will reshape federal education policy and affect
Haley Fisackerly: CEO of Entergy Mississippi
Dedicated to corporation’s, customers and state’s continued growth With his youthful looks and unbridled enthusiasm, one would easily assume that Haley Fisackerly is nowhere near the age of 60. Yet, the President and CEO of Entergy Mississippi, an electric utility that serves more than 459,000 customers in 45 Mississippi counties, is indeed entering his sixth decade. But he is doing so as one of the state’s—and South’s—most prolific and productive executives. And doesn’t look
Independent Book Stores Thriving Across State
Locally-owned shops holding their own against Amazon, big box stores Being a locally-owned business is tough anywhere within any service today, regardless of the type of product or products being sold. However, perhaps no such business or industry has faced the challenges that the independent bookstore has over the past 25 years. From dealing to a population which national statistics show read less books today, to competing with—not only chains such as Barnes and Noble
Amtrak to Provide Passenger Travel
Rail service expansion announced in state Amtrak is about to make traveling by rail possible between Vicksburg and Meridian along the I-20 corridor, and along the Mississippi Gulf Coast I-10 corridor linking Mobile, AL., to New Orleans. The Coastal Route Beginning this summer, Amtrak’s new rail service will operate twice daily, morning and evening, with key stops in Mississippi in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula. Platforms are ready along the coastal towns for
The Latest
Being an Entrepreneur Comes Naturally to Will Bradham
Continuing to expand and grow his businesses across the region Two recent posts on businessman Will Bradham’s Facebook page shared his pride in the athletic accomplishments of his son Wilkes,
The Accidental Pecan Farmer
Art and Linda Sanders turned an abandoned tree orchard into a thriving business WEST POINT – When Art Sanders bought 46 acres for approximately $75,000 in January 1999 in preparation
Lanny Griffith Never Forgot Where He Came From
Haley Barbour reflects on long-time friendship with leader and businessman When someone like Lanny Griffith passes on, it takes a while to find the right words. He was a friend
NEWS
A New YMCA in Hernando Will Be Made Possible Through Maddox Foundation
The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South has announced a new YMCA will be coming to Hernando. This was made possible through a generous donation
Vicksburg Shipyard Repair Project Will Create $26 Million Investment
Vicksburg Shipyard is establishing vessel repair and maintenance operations in Vicksburg. The project represents a $26 million corporate investment over the next five years and
Amazon Expands Investment in Marshall County Creating 1,000 Jobs
Amazon is continuing its investment in Mississippi by locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County. The project will create 1,000 new jobs. “Amazon’s global
GE Aerospace Announces $11 Million Investment in Batesville
GE Aerospace is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Batesville. Various projects that represent a significant investment by the company, including its recently announced $11 million
BUSINESS
GA-EMS Bullseye Missile Will Be Built at The Tupelo-Based Center
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Israel to be their
Olive Branch Is Newest Welcome Home Mississippi Retirement Community
Olive Branch has been named Mississippi’s thirteenth certified retirement city under the Welcome Home Mississippi program. Administered by Mississippi Development Authority, the goal of WHM
University of Southern Miss Launches Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub
The Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub at The University of Southern Mississippi is providing community-based support for projects that help preserve Mississippi’s historical, cultural, and literary
Mississippi Main Street Announces Five-Year Community Development Strategy
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) announces a five-year community development grant strategy to deliver planning and marketing services to Designated Main Street Communities from