Michael Joe Cannon: Success Due to Driven Determination 

Cannon builds one used-car lot into 23 dealerships across state Sometimes, having a sports background early on can help in business success later in life. Michael Joe Cannon was a Ranger football star at Northwest Mississippi Community College. During the 1980 season, Cannon had 31 unassisted tackles, 50 assists, and five fumble recoveries. He was […]

Mocha Mugs is Brewing Up “Hot” Success

Locally owned Central MS chain started by dynamic couple The coffee culture seems to be alive and well everywhere. A few years ago, John and Natalie Baten decided to get involved when they opened their first two Mocha Mugs in Flowood and Brandon. Now, each city has two and a fifth location opened in October […]

These Boots Were Made for Sellin’

How Ben Bowen is giving new life to his family’s brand Before Ben Bowen ever ran a business, he tended horses, drove tractors, and worked the fields at his family farm. Little did the 29-year-old founder and owner of Double B Boot Company realize this would be the inspiration for the business venture he would […]

Social Security is Really Not So “Secure”

There’s long been a common misconception about what Americans think and know about Social Security. Probably most believe their payroll taxes are saved in a trust fund that can be drawn down when they retire, right? The truth is, Social Security has never operated as a savings system; it is, instead, a massive transfer program. […]

Mississippi Investing Millions Across the State in Projects

Will lay foundation for future economic development success Governor Tate Reeves has announced the state of Mississippi is investing over $110 million toward economic development, infrastructure upgrades, workforce development, tourism, and conservation efforts throughout Mississippi. The majority of grant approvals, totaling over $97 million, will be invested into projects that will further strengthen Mississippi’s economy […]

Distillery Based in the Delta Will Be Largest in Mississippi

Investment of $23 million will create over 60 jobs Last month, a group of dignitaries and state officials were present for the offical ground breaking of The Rosedale Distillery located in that small town in western Bolivar County. Governor Tate Reeves attended and addressed the audience of about 200, which included Central Highway District Commissioner […]

Churning Out Success

Superior Catfish produces 18 million pounds annually Every day, an average of 75,000 pounds of catfish churn through Superior Catfish’s processing facility. Annually, that’s 18 million pounds. Superior Catfish, in business for nearly half a century, supplies high-quality catfish products, from small, family-managed farms in Noxubee County to retail and wholesale customers– and now consumers.  […]

Origin Bank Recognized By National Publication as a Best Bank to Work 

Origin Bank has been named one of American Banker’s 2024 “Best Banks to Work For,” marking its 12th consecutive year of being recognized by the program. Initiated in 2013 by American Banker and Best Companies Group, the program identifies and honors banks that excel at creating positive and supportive workplaces for employees.   “Creating an environment […]

C Spire Receives Regional Partner of the Year at Cisco Partner Summit 2024

C Spire has been named Service Provider of the Year and Regional Partner of the Year: Southeast Operation for USA Central Area at Cisco Partner Summit 2024. Cisco Partner Awards recognize top-performing partners demonstrating service excellence and innovation in delivering solutions that help customers succeed.  “Being named Cisco Service Provider of the Year and Regional […]