Inaugural Mississippi Arts Leadership Awards Application Process Open Until April 1

The Mississippi Presenters Network (MSPN), in partnership with the Dr. Ed and Becky Meek Foundation, has announced the inaugural Mississippi Arts Leadership Awards. These awards aim to highlight the immense contributions of arts organizations, leaders, and events across Mississippi, while also emphasizing the economic and cultural value of the arts. The Meek Foundation has committed […]

Hyatt Hotel Brand Set to Debut in State With Okhissa Lake Lodge in 2027 

Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and the Scenic Rivers Development Alliance have announced the planned debut of Okhissa Lake Lodge as the first Destination by Hyatt brand hotel in Mississippi. Expected to open in 2027 on Okhissa Lake in Franklin County, the hotel will invite guests to experience 190,000 acres of the Homochitto National Forest […]

Leading Manufacturer ROCKWOOL is Expanding Operations in Marshall County

ROCKWOOL is expanding its operations in Marshall County. The project represents a corporate investment of more than $100 million and will create approximately 30 new jobs. ROCKWOOL, the world’s leading manufacturer of environmentally friendly stone wool insulation, has been operating in North America for over 35 years. The company’s Marshall County facility, which has been […]

Memorial Health System Completes Acquisition of Merit Health Biloxi

Memorial Health System has officially completed its acquisition of Merit Health Biloxi, further solidifying its commitment to delivering high-quality healthcare across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. This milestone marks the transition of Merit Health Biloxi’s hospital operations, medical office building with an array of clinic suites, medical clinics to include Surgical Services, OBGYN and Colorectal Surgery […]