U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith welcomed news of an agreement that could allow exports of rice grown in Mississippi to South Korea. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue on Tuesday announced the long-sought agreement by which … Continued
Governor-elect Tate Reeves says, “I’ve learned that anything great can never be accomplished alone. If you’ve got a heart to serve the people of Mississippi, we want to meet you. We’re hiring people from all backgrounds, from intern to executive.” … Continued
Members of the military make incredible sacrifices when deployed to serve their country, but a group of University of Mississippi alumni wants to make sure that staying in touch with their families doesn’t have to be one of those costs. A group … Continued
Attorney General-Elect Lynn Fitch joined Vice President Mike Pence and a bipartisan group of state and local leaders from across the nation Monday on a conference call to kick off the White House’s Governor’s Initiative on Regulatory Innovation. General-Elect Fitch … Continued
Courtesy of State Auditor Shad White Mississippi spent a higher percentage of public education money outside the classroom and on administrative expenditures than almost every other state in the South in the last 10 years according to a new report … Continued
Amazon is locating its second Mississippi fulfillment center in Olive Branch. The company will create 500 new full-time jobs at the facility. “Amazon’s decision to locate a second consumer goods fulfillment center in North Mississippi is a tremendous milestone for … Continued
Pipeline construction and maintenance company Progressive Pipeline announced Thursday it is expanding in Meridian. The project is a $5.143-million corporate investment and will create 25 jobs. “East Mississippi is primed for economic growth with its ideal location, skilled workforce and … Continued
The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) wants to hear from you, and they’re asking – How healthy is your community? Through November 30, Mississippians are asked to take a five-minute survey about the strengths and weaknesses of health in … Continued
Simpson County Lake will be drained to make repairs to its dam. Simpson County Lake is a 76-acre state fishing lake located on Highway 49 between Magee and Mendenhall. The dam is designated as high-hazard by the Mississippi Department of … Continued
As temperatures begin to drop in Mississippi, Entergy wants to help you keep your energy bill low. Don’t let Old Man Winter take a bite out of your wallet. Now is the time to implement some helpful energy-saving tips so … Continued