Entergy Women in Nuclear Recognized

Entergy’s Women in Nuclear chapter has been recognized again by the U.S. WIN organization as the “most reactive” chapter. It is the second time in as many years the chapter has gained national recognition for their educational outreach efforts, this time for their work during 2023’s National Nuclear Science Week.  Chapters are judged on the […]

Laurel Machine and Foundry Expands

Industrial manufacturing company Laurel Machine and Foundry is expanding its manufacturing services in Jones County to meet the growing demand for its services in Mississippi. The project is a $3,140,500 corporate investment and will create at least seven jobs. Laurel Machine and Foundry offers a variety of industrial and manufacturing services, including computer numerical control […]

Mainstreet Selects Miller

The Mississippi Main Street Association has announced Jim Miller of Madison has been named the Executive Director of the statewide economic development organization. In this role, Miller will lead the organization’s administrative, advocacy, and development efforts and serve as the state coordinator of Mississippi for Main Street America.   Miller’s professional background includes effective administrative, advocacy, […]

Waverly Advisors Acquires EFP

Waverly Advisors, LLC,  a registered investment advisor (“RIA”) that specializes in investment management, financial planning and wealth management solutions for a diverse group of high networth individuals, corporate retirement plans and institutional clients, has acquired EFP Advisors in Jackson. This acquisition marks Waverly’s second transaction of 2024, and further expands the firm’s footprint in Mississippi, […]

Hederman Brothers Receives Awards

Hederman Brothers Printing, Direct Mail and Signage recently won 43 Best of Category awards in the 2024 Printing Industry of the South (PIAS) Graphic Awards in Destin, Florida. PIAS is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, covers seven states and has 230 members. “We are thrilled for the exceptional work our customers produced last year,” said President […]

Oxford 2024 CoBuilders Winners Announced at UM Innovation Hub

The Oxford-Lafayette County Economic Development Foundation in partnership with the University of Mississippi has announced the winners of the 3rd Annual Oxford CoBuilders Business Pitch Competition.  The competition, held Wednesday June 12th at the UM Innovation Hub at Insight Park, featured six entrepreneurial teams pitching to a judging panel of five local business owners and entrepreneurial […]

Delta State University to Host Night of Champions Event, August 1

The Delta State University Department of Athletics announces, A Night of Champions, a special event featuring Mississippi football legend Archie Manning alongside Delta State Alumni and Athletics Hall of Famer, Langston Rogers. The inaugural event will take place August 1 at 6:00 p.m. at Walter Sillers Coliseum in Cleveland. Manning, a native of Drew, will […]

Workforce Training Remains Top Priority Among Business Leaders

An available and skilled workforce is essential in helping grow Mississippi’s economy. The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) continues to gauge the importance of vital issues in securing Mississippi’s economic future. We have seen great progress in workforce development, and there is a tremendous opportunity to strengthen our workforce and provide more pathways to prosperity for […]

Entergy’s New Bill Toolkit Helps Customers Manage Summer Usage

After experiencing record breaking heat indexes in 2023, Entergy Mississippi is providing tips on how to prepare your home for the high-heat and manage your bill this summer with our newly launched Bill Toolkit site. Heating and cooling costs make up more than 55% of an average customer’s electric bill.  Entergy’s Bill Toolkit site helps […]

Dan Gibson

We caught up with Natchez Mayor Dan Gibson and asked about his life journey, his mentors, and his job leading one of the oldest city’s in the nation through its struggles and recent growth What was your first job? My first job was raking magnolia leaves for an elderly friend of my mother’s in the […]