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. […]
A Conversation with Mississippi Association of Community Colleges’ Kell Smith
MACC system adapts constantly to changing business and industry education demands Admission is up at community colleges, as more young people opt for a two-year degree or training certification rather than racking up crushing student loan debt at traditional four-year colleges. “More people are going the non-traditional route,” said Kell Smith, executive director of the […]
A family-owned Global Powerhouse
The Taylor Group of Companies thrive by the mantra of service Founded in 1927, the Taylor Group of Companies (Taylor) has evolved from a struggling small family business into a privately-owned global industrial powerhouse. Poised to celebrate 100 years of business in 2027, third-generation Taylors lead the company, with the fourth generation coming up in […]
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 a plan to recoup those losses. Roberson sat down with the Mississippi Business Journal for an exclusive interview about his upcoming first days on the […]
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 core to its plan. “They had extra electricity to sell, so what did they do? They went out and recruited industries to come in,” said […]
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. […]
Joe Max Higgins, CEO
Moving economic development forward through the Golden Triangle LINK Around the South, Joe Max Higgins is known as a rock star in economic development circles. But Higgins wasn’t always well received. In early 2003, Higgins had a plum job in his hometown of Paragould, Ark., and was finishing up tongue-and-groove flooring and had added two […]
