AccelerateMS Launches Two Workforce Development Initiatives
Governor Tate Reeves and AccelerateMS, in collaboration with the Mississippi Apprenticeship Program (MAP), the Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES), and the Central Mississippi Planning and Development District has announced two transformative initiatives aimed at strengthening Mississippi’s workforce: the Mississippi Apprenticeship Accelerator (MAA) and Mississippi Reconnect. These programs will play a critical role in closing […]
Entergy Mississippi to build first new power station in 50 years
For the first time in 50 years, Entergy Mississippi is building a new natural gas power station, which will ensure customers continue to have modern, reliable energy well into the future. The advanced facility will be the first combined-cycle combustion turbine power station the company has built from the ground up. “As our customers’ needs […]
MSU and MC Have Partnered for Accelerated Law Degree Program
Mississippi State students who are interested in becoming attorneys now have a new accelerated pathway into the legal profession thanks to a new university partnership with Mississippi College. Mississippi State and MC’s School of Law have formally signed an agreement allowing qualified MSU students to enter MC’s Juris Doctor program before fully completing an MSU […]
GenTeal Recognized as Fastest Growing Retail Company in Mississippi
GenTeal Apparel, a premium men’s clothing company, has been named to the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest growing privately owned businesses for the third year in a row. The Oxford-based brand has positioned itself as the fastest growing retail company in Mississippi, and it is ranked in the Top 20% of fastest […]
Hyde-Smith Reports $127.2 Million in Senate Bill for MS Ports and Waterways
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) has reported committee passage of a Senate bill that provides more than $127.2 million for 28 authorized U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects and activities in Mississippi, including $9.24 million for repairs and operation of the troubled Arkabutla Lake dam. Hyde-Smith and her Senate Appropriations Committee colleagues have unanimously approved […]
Hurdles Cleared for the Return of Amtrak Services to the MS Gulf Coast
An agreement has finally been reached to return Amtrak services to the Mississippi Gulf Coast for the first time since Hurricane Katrina. Two trains will run roundtrip from New Orleans to Mobile with stops in Bay St. Louis, Gulfport, Biloxi, and Pascagoula. “Restoring Amtrak services to the Mississippi Gulf Coast has been a years-long effort, […]
Port of Vicksburg Expansion
Will create a dream site for future development The Port of Vicksburg has long been one of the biggest economic engines of Warren County and a major asset to the Delta and Mississippi. The current port is not directly on the river, but on the Yazoo Diversion Canal about 1.5 to three miles inland. The […]
Cutting-Edge Cannabis Cultivation
Cypress Brake launches brand Cypress Brake Cannabis Company has announced the launch of its premium cannabis brand and cultivation facility in the Mississippi Delta in Cleveland. The company’s team is on a mission to bring artisanal award-winning cannabis products to the growing medical cannabis industry of Mississippi using a state-of-the-art facility that also produces pesticide-free […]
AccelerateMS Promotions
AccelerateMS, the lead office for workforce development strategy and coordination, has hired Ben Alexander as a Research Analyst and announced the promotions of LeAnne Nixon to Adult Programs Manager and Kari Thomas to Project Manager. “Recruiting talented individuals is paramount to building a strong team, but we also know that recognizing and cultivating talent from […]
Stewardship Trust Fund Applications
Governor Tate Reeves has announced that the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund (MOSTF) has opened its third application cycle utilizing $12 million in funding appropriated during the 2024 Legislative Session. The MOSTF Board of Trustees began accepting grant applications on August 1st. The deadline for application submissions is September 3. MOSTF has previously awarded over […]