Moving the Needle Forward
New MHA CEO Richard Roberson shares insights After a year that saw several hospital and healthcare system members leave the Mississippi Hospital Association, Richard Roberson took over as CEO with a plan to recoup those losses. Roberson sat down with the Mississippi Business Journal for an exclusive interview about his upcoming first days on the […]
MSU Solar Facility
Providing sustainable energy and learning opportunities Mississippi State University has found a way to use a four-acre field between R.L. Jones Circle and Blackjack Road to reduce the campus’ carbon footprint and save energy consumption, while also saving money. The largest solar, on-campus facility in the Southeastern Conference, is energizing Mississippi State as part of […]
Entergy MS Ready From the Start
Company has long promoted economic growth In 1923, when Harvey Couch established Entergy Mississippi’s predecessor, The Mississippi Power and Light Company, as an investor-owned electric utility business, economic development was core to its plan. “They had extra electricity to sell, so what did they do? They went out and recruited industries to come in,” said […]
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 […]