AccelerateMS Launches Two Workforce Development Initiatives
Governor Tate Reeves and AccelerateMS, in collaboration with the Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP), the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES), and the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District has announced two transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening Mississippi’s workforce: the Mississippi Apprenticeship Accelerator (MAA) and Mississippi Reconnect. These programs will play a critical role in closing […]
Heanue Named MAA Professional of the Year
At its recent annual conference, the Mississippi Airports Association (MAA) named Thomas E. (Tom) Heanue as 2024 Professional of the Year. Heanue has been Executive Director for the Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional Airport since 2002. Nominations for the award come from the membership at large. The candidates are evaluated based on their leadership and contribution to the […]
Hancock Whitney Rededicates Corporate Park to Honor Late CEO
One of Mississippi’s largest corporately owned downtown green spaces now bears the name of one of the state’s most distinguished bankers and community leaders. On Thursday, October 3, Hancock Whitney—one of America’s strongest, safest banks—rededicated the 56,000-square-foot park adjacent to the company’s downtown Gulfport headquarters as the George A. Schloegel Lighthouse Memorial Park in memory […]
Ferris Honored with Member of the Year Award, Visit Oxford Wins for Best Overall Digital Media
Visit Oxford MS received statewide recognition at The Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA)’s annual tourism awards program held during Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the Lake Terrace Convention Center in Hattiesburg, on October 2-4. Celebrating the destination’s impact on the state’s tourism industry, the awards presented to Visit Oxford MS were MTA Member of the Year […]
Delta Regional Authority Awards Funding to Address Infrastructure Needs
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has awarded more than $500,000 to four communities across Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee in its sixth round of funding through the Strategic Planning Program. “The program gives public entities across DRA’s footprint the ability to address long-standing issues and to develop a roadmap for economic growth and revitalization,” said Dr. […]
Millsaps Awarded $400,000 Grant for Innovative Research
Millsaps College has announced that it has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to conduct pioneering research aimed at revolutionizing STEM education. This significant funding underscores Millsaps’ leadership in exploring innovative teaching methods and its commitment to enhancing student learning experiences. The project, led by Dr. Beth Hussa, chair of the […]
Exxel Outdoors Locating Operations in Tupelo Represents an Investment of $2 Million
Exxel Outdoors, a brand leader that creates high-quality products for outdoor recreation, commercial uses and the U.S. military, is relocating its national warehousing and distribution center from Reno, Nevada, to Tupelo. The project represents a corporate investment of more than $2 million and will create at least 40 jobs. “Exxel Outdoors has some of the […]
C Spire Named to Newsweek’s “America’s Greatest Workplaces”
C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company based in Ridgeland, has announced it is recognized as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents & Families” in 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. “We are incredibly honored to be recognized as one of ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for Parents and Families in 2024,’” said […]
J.L. Holloway Delivers Khayat Lecture Series Speech in Oxford
Prentiss native and well-known Mississippi businessman, J.L. Holloway, has come a long way from humble beginnings. Growing up, he had few resources and even fewer paths to success, but he was determined to improve his station in life. Over the course of his career, Holloway founded and oversaw several business ventures that proved to be […]
Greenville Kearns Aerospace Maintenance Expanding in Washington County
Kearns Aerospace Maintenance (GKAM) is investing in its aircraft maintenance operations in Greenville. The project is a $11.75 million corporate investment and will create 31 new jobs. “Greenville Kearns Aerospace Maintenance has been part of the Delta’s economic landscape for more than a decade, and I am grateful this veteran-owned company is once again investing […]
