Mississippi Main Street Announces Five-Year Community Development Strategy
The Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) announces a five-year community development grant strategy to deliver planning and marketing services to Designated Main Street Communities from 2025-2030. The “Mississippi Main Street Community Connected Character Program” is designed to empower local communities by providing the tools on the ground level for telling community stories and growing local […]
University of Southern Miss Launches Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub
The Mississippi Digital Humanities Hub at The University of Southern Mississippi is providing community-based support for projects that help preserve Mississippi’s historical, cultural, and literary heritage. With the support of a two-million-dollar grant championed by Senators Roger Wicker and Cyndi Hyde-Smith and administered by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (a division of the […]
Olive Branch Is Newest Welcome Home Mississippi Retirement Community
Olive Branch has been named Mississippi’s thirteenth certified retirement city under the Welcome Home Mississippi program. Administered by Mississippi Development Authority, the goal of WHM is to attract retirees from around the country to communities throughout the state. “The addition of Olive Branch to Mississippi’s growing list of certified retirement communities provides another optimal, vetted […]
GA-EMS Bullseye Missile Will Be Built at The Tupelo-Based Center
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) has announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd., Israel to be their partner and the U.S. prime contractor to manufacture a long-range, precision-guided strike missile. GA-EMS’ Bullseye™ missile will meet U.S. military specifications and will provide multi-platform launch capabilities from air, ground […]
GE Aerospace Announces $11 Million Investment in Batesville
GE Aerospace is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Batesville. Various projects that represent a significant investment by the company, including its recently announced $11 million investment, will create 100 new jobs. The expansion will add industrial equipment, precision measuring tools and high-precision machines. It also will add inspection technology, which will enable the Batesville site […]
Amazon Expands Investment in Marshall County Creating 1,000 Jobs
Amazon is continuing its investment in Mississippi by locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County. The project will create 1,000 new jobs. “Amazon’s global presence is undeniable, and the company’s continued investment in Mississippi speaks volumes about our ability to quickly and effectively meet the needs of its massive consumer base. I know this […]
Vicksburg Shipyard Repair Project Will Create $26 Million Investment
Vicksburg Shipyard is establishing vessel repair and maintenance operations in Vicksburg. The project represents a $26 million corporate investment over the next five years and is expected to create at least 44 jobs in Warren County. “We believe Vicksburg Shipyard will not only help Terral RiverService operate more efficiently but will help many of the […]
A New YMCA in Hernando Will Be Made Possible Through Maddox Foundation
The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South has announced a new YMCA will be coming to Hernando. This was made possible through a generous donation from the Maddox Foundation, a long-time supporter of community organizations in the area. The Maddox Foundation, established in 1968 by Dan Maddox, is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting a […]
Lanny Griffith Never Forgot Where He Came From
Haley Barbour reflects on long-time friendship with leader and businessman When someone like Lanny Griffith passes on, it takes a while to find the right words. He was a friend to many, including me, and someone I respected as much as I enjoyed being around. We worked together for decades, but I knew him even […]
MSU Generates $3.9 Billion Annually for Mississippi’s Economy
A new study shows Mississippi State University continues to generate a high return on investment for stakeholders with an estimated $3.9 billion annual economic impact. University leaders announced the results of the latest economic impact study during a March 19 press conference at MSU. The study, completed by MSU’s National Strategic Planning & Analysis Research […]