State Universities Continue to Attract More Students
Institutions reported increased enrollment for the 2024 Fall term The number of students enrolled in the state’s eight universities increased by nearly 3,000 for the Fall 2024 term, reaching 79,817 compared to 77,074 for 2023 and 75,739 for 2022. The University of Mississippi led in growth with a record-setting freshman class and strong retention rates […]
Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians Open Crystal Sky Casino in Louisville
The $25-million casino held its grand opening December 19 In the past 30 years, the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) has proven how its gaming and entertainment developments can transform rural areas providing jobs and economic development. The Golden Moon and Silver Star hotels and casinos that are part of the offerings at Pearl […]
Lower Interest Rates Could Be A Benefit to People and Businesses
Economists predict the Fed will continue cutting rates this year Most economists anticipate the Federal Reserve will continue cutting interest rates this year, said J. Corey Miller, Ph.D., State Economist for Mississippi and director of the University Research Center. “Lower interest rates would definitely benefit industries that have to finance purchases of machinery and equipment, […]
