Delta Regional Authority Awards Funds for Infrastructure Improvement
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) recently concluded Fiscal Year 2025 with an investment of nearly $17 million to support 11 critical infrastructure projects across the region. Provided through the Community Infrastructure Fund (CIF), this funding program is designed to address unmet basic public infrastructure, transportation infrastructure and flood control needs for DRA communities within the lower […]
Firehawk Aerospace Investing $16.5 Million in Lowndes County
Dallas, Texas-based Firehawk Aerospace, a defense technology company that builds munitions, rockets as well as other defense manufacturing, has announced the leasing of a facility in Lowndes County which will result in 100 new jobs creating from the investment by the company of $16.5 million. Firehawk Aerospace acquired the former Nammo Talley facility in Crawford […]
Main Street America Honors Congressman Mike Ezell
Main Street America has announced that Congressman Mike Ezell of Pascagoula, has been selected as an inaugural recipient of the Main Street Policy Impact Award, recognizing his contributions to revitalization of Main Streets across Mississippi’s 4th District and national policy to support economic development through business district organizations. The Main Street Policy Impact Award is […]
Long-time Jackson Busineess, Maison Weiss, Receives New Owners
A fifty-year-old southeastern stronghold for women’s fashion, fine jewelry, shoes, handbags and beauty products, the historic Jackson business Maison Weiss in Highland Village is under new ownership. Nell and Bernard Weiss founded Maison Weiss in Highland Village in 1975 with the intent of creating a shopping destination for Mississippi women who sought the very best […]
Karman Space & Defense Acquires Seemann Composites
Karman Space & Defense, a leader in the rapid design, development and production of critical, next-generation system solutions that align with the U.S. Department of War’s (“DOW”) core mission priorities and the nation’s accelerating demand for access to space, announced the closing of its previously announced agreement to acquire Seemann Composites and MSC on February 3, creating […]
Woodward Hines Funds Five-Year $1.5 Million Student Success Grant
The Woodward Hines Education Foundation (WHEF) is funding a five-year $1.5 million grant to First-Gen Forward, the leading organization for first-generation student success. This 2025-26 grant will support expanded access to First-Gen Forward’s extensive programming for Mississippi’s colleges, driving long-term systemic change at institutions across the state through a multi-layered approach. Nationally, research indicates a […]
Siemens Energy Investing Up To $300 Million in Rankin County
As part of a $1 billion investment by Siemens Energy in its U.S. manufacturing operations, the company is investing up to $300 million and creating up to 300 new advanced manufacturing jobs through an expansion in Rankin County. “Siemens Energy’s decision to expand in Rankin County reflects the confidence global energy leaders have in the […]
Spartan Composites Investing $49 Million in Saltillo Community
Spartan Composites, advanced composite access mat manufacturer, is locating operations in Saltillo. The project represents a corporate investment of $49 million and will create 45 jobs. Spartan Composites specializes in advanced composite matting used in the infrastructure, oil and gas, defense and utility sectors. The company’s Lee County location will support its growing customer base, […]
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Working to connect people with the causes that matter since 2002 The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi is improving and changing lives for residents in 12 counties. It was established in 2002 through a visionary grant from the Maddox Foundation with a clear mission to connect people who care with causes that matter. […]
Seafood Labeling Laws
Protecting consumers and the integrity of the industry Oysters and shrimp, two of coastal Mississippi’s prized natural resources, are top of mind for Ryan Bradley, a fifth-generation commercial fisherman and executive director of Mississippi Commercial Fisheries United. Bradley said when the fisheries group was created in 1974, the mission was to inform elected officials about […]