Gov. Reeves and MDA Unveil New Branding Campaign: “Let’s Break New Ground”

Governor Tate Reeves and Mississippi Development Authority have unveiled a bold new branding initiative: “Let’s Break New Ground.” Created in partnership with Ridgeland-based The Ramey Agency, the new campaign conveys the state’s commitment to bringing new investments and good-paying job opportunities to Mississippians through its pro-business policies and favorable business environment. “When it comes to […]
Southeastern Timber Products Investing More Than $120 Million in Choctaw Co.

Southeastern Timber Products is expanding its operations in Ackerman. The project represents a corporate investment of $123.4 million and will create 40 new jobs. Southeastern Timber Products is a family-owned-and-operated manufacturer of southern yellow pine lumber, timber and decking products. The company is expanding its Ackerman sawmill to increase production capacity from 120 million board […]
Wicker Appointed Chairman of U.S. Helsinki Commission for 119th Congress

U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., has been named chairman of the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the U.S. Helsinki Commission, for the 119th Congress. “I am honored to be named chairman of the Helsinki Commission. European security is always good for the United States. For nearly 50 years, the Helsinki […]
MS PSC Approves Contract Between MS Power Company and Compass Data Centers

The Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) has approved a special contract between Mississippi Power Company and Compass Datacenters Jan I, LLC, marking a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to enhance its energy infrastructure and support economic development. The Dallas-based developer is set to build an eight-building campus in Lauderdale County, that will see a […]