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 footprint and save energy consumption, while also saving money. The largest solar, on-campus facility in the Southeastern Conference, is energizing Mississippi State as part of […]

Schloop Company in Meridian

Owners Ryan and Rachel Hunt create custom footwear from start to finish Schloop is an attention-getting name and the business garners attention, too. Owned by Ryan and Rachel Hunt in Meridian, and sometimes referred to as Shoe Loop, the business designs and manufactures shoes. It’s complete with a laboratory, factory and their own brand, Black […]

Lockers Manufacturing

Expansion will create positive economic impact for North Mississippi In just three years Lockers Manufacturing has made a difference in Batesville. With a mission of formulating any design, any material, any technology to make lockers, the company purchased one of the old Panola Mills buildings and has been steadily growing. Now they’re expanding with a […]

MDOT Projects Underway to Improve Transportation

New construction, reconstruction and bridge upgrades in the works The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is a big state agency with a big job for its 2,600 employees to accomplish. It encompasses the entire state with 33,000 miles of road to maintain. That’s enough roadway to go around the world and still have enough to […]

The Small Business Administration 

Helping Americans start, build and grow businesses It’s no secret that small businesses have a partner in the U.S. Small Business Administration. The federal agency has resources and programs to help open and expand businesses. According to Janita R. Stewart, district director of the Mississippi Office, there’s an uptick in the number of new businesses.  […]

Cost of Insurance on the Rise

Experts note no immediate relief in sight Property insurance is probably not a popular topic for property owners these days, as costs are rising across the country and state. Taking a look at insurance costs for condominiums in the three coastal counties, where most of the state’s condos are located, presents a sobering scenario due […]