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Maximum Issues Surround the Minimum Wage
The clamor for an increase in raising the minimum wage is reaching yet another peak as it has done periodically over the years. The first
Steve Davenport: The Talk of Mississippi Radio
Broadcast entrepreneur and his companies have significant reach Radio is in the blood of Steve Davenport, founder and sole owner of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. He grew up in Pascagoula as one of six boys and one girl and began working part-time for a local radio station at 16. It’s been a purposeful and steady climb from those days to become the media mogul he is today. The multi-media company that today consists of four statewide
Janie’s Pastry Shop in Brookhaven
Bringing a “taste of home” since 1939 When Brookhaven High School presented its big 2024 homecoming production entitled “Home Sweet Homecoming,” Janie’s Pastry Shop, a longtime hometown favorite, had a leading role. The production commemorated “the beauty of coming back home to sweet places in Brookhaven,” so including Janie’s was an obvious choice. “It’s been a staple in Brookhaven for years,” said Assistant Principal Mandy Vinson, who directed the show. “When everybody comes back home,
Delta Ag Land—No Better Value
Region’s resource has become a precious commodity Delta dirt. The Mighty Mississippi River deposited plenty of value for generations to be discovered when the trees were cleared and the silty land remained. Since then, farmers have been making a living with cotton, soybeans, corn, rice, wheat and more. Generations of families continue to make a living plowing, planting and harvesting. Delta ag land is a precious commodity and as Mark Twain once said, “Buy land.
The Latest
State Universities Continue to Attract More Students
Institutions reported increased enrollment for the 2024 Fall term The number of students enrolled in the state’s eight universities increased by nearly 3,000 for the Fall 2024 term, reaching 79,817
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Open Crystal Sky Casino in Louisville
The $25-million casino held its grand opening December 19 In the past 30 years, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) has proven how its gaming and entertainment developments can
Lower Interest Rates Could Be A Benefit to People and Businesses
Economists predict the Fed will continue cutting rates this year Most economists anticipate the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates this year, said J. Corey Miller, Ph.D., State Economist
NEWS
Burford Electric Service has Announced Expansion in Lowndes County
Burford Electric Service is expanding in Columbus. The project is a $3.55 million corporate investment and will create 14 jobs. Founded in 1959, Burford Electric
Public Service Commission Approves Sell of CenterPoint Energy’s Natural Gas Utility Assets
On Tuesday, December 3, the Mississippi Public Service Commission unanimously approved the sale of CenterPoint Energy’s natural gas utility assets that serve counties across the
Stark Aerospace Defense Expanding in Columbus Creating at Least 96 Jobs
Global aerospace and defense company Stark Aerospace is expanding in Lowndes County to support a new contract with the U.S. Navy. The project will create
MDA Recommending 10 Projects for Financing Through Gulf Coast Restoration Fund
The Mississippi Development Authority recently received 91 applications for project funding requests through the Mississippi Gulf Coast Restoration Fund. Applications were accepted this summer via
BUSINESS
Magazine Salutes Entergy Corporation for Driving Economic Growth, Job Creation
For the 17th year in a row, Site Selection magazine has recognized Entergy Corporation as a top utility for driving economic growth in the communities
PCC GulfChem Corporation Beginning Operations in Harrison County Creating Jobs
PCC GulfChem Corporation is locating manufacturing operations in DeLisle. The project represents a corporate investment of at least $540 million and will create at least
Agriculture Industry Overview 2024
Mississippi’s agriculture industry remains vibrant with an overall production value estimated at $9 billion, despite a drop in row crop prices. Poultry is again the
Tower Loan Acquires Nine Mississippi Offices from Central Financial Services, Inc.
Tower Loan, one of the nation’s leading independent finance companies, has announced the acquisition of receivables from Central Financial Services, Inc., covering accounts from nine
