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The Good, the Bad and the Fed
Despite what Chairman Jerome Powell considers “no risk of a recession or downturn,” a “solid economy,” and a “strong job market” the Federal Reserve decided
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
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
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
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
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
NEWS
Hyde-Smith Announces Funding for Mississippi Law Enforcement
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), has announced the award of more than $10.8 million through the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing
DRA Recognizes 2024 Leadership Class During Graduation Ceremony
The Delta Regional Authority has announced 29 new graduates of its Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy, an extensive leadership develop-ment program that brings together
Greenville Kearns Aerospace Maintenance Expanding in Washington County
Kearns Aerospace Maintenance (GKAM) is investing in its aircraft maintenance operations in Greenville. The project is a $11.75 million corporate investment and will create 31
J.L. Holloway Delivers Khayat Lecture Series Speech in Oxford
Prentiss native and well-known Mississippi businessman, J.L. Holloway, has come a long way from humble beginnings. Growing up, he had few resources and even fewer
BUSINESS
Entergy Mississippi to build first new power station in 50 years
For the first time in 50 years, Entergy Mississippi is building a new natural gas power station, which will ensure customers continue to have modern,
C Spire Named to Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces”
C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company based in Ridgeland, has announced it is recognized as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents
Exxel Outdoors Locating Operations in Tupelo Represents an Investment of $2 Million
Exxel Outdoors, a brand leader that creates high-quality products for outdoor recreation, commercial uses and the U.S. military, is relocating its national warehousing and distribution
Millsaps Awarded $400,000 Grant for Innovative Research
Millsaps College has announced that it has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct pioneering research aimed at revolutionizing STEM