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The Great Build Up
The January passage of House Bill 1, the Build Up Mississippi Act in the state’s House of Representatives will be looked back on by future generations as one of the
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A Potential Growth Catalyst
As an economic developer deeply invested in Mississippi’s future, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of renewable energy in our state. Over the past year, Mississippi has emerged as
Katherine Crump
Rosedale Native Continues Family Tradition Serving on Mississippi Levee Board Katherine Crump grew up in Rosedale and still lives there. In her early years, it didn’t occur to her that agriculture was predominantly a profession for men. Her grandmother, Evelyn Pearson, and her great aunt, Florence Ogden, were farmers. “I grew up with them as role models, so women in agriculture were normal to me,” says Crump. “Many people have helped me along the way. One who stands out is Johnny McRight. Hiring me as a crop consultant was a huge risk for him and
USDA Purchase Decision Should Benefit Producers
U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) indicated that catfish and shrimp producers in Mississippi should benefit from a new U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) agreement to purchase up to $30 million
Yazoo Backwater Area Water Management Project
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Sign Record of Decision On January 16th, Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Peeples, Commander of the Mississippi Valley Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
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Delta Area Legislators Reflect on Session
Areas of Discussion Include Mental Health Issues, Medicaid and Income Tax Adjustments Every January, the state of Mississippi Legislature gathers to start a new session
Former Celebrity Chef Now Cooking in Indianola
This Brit Fell in Love with Southern Cuisine It’s a long way from Yorkshire, England, to Indianola, Mississippi, but Trace Williams Donato has found her
Delta State President Reflects on 2024
Ennis Oversaw Many Changes at the University To say 2024 has been a challenging year for Dr. Daniel J. Ennis would be a major understatement.
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Mass Technologies
Owner Murat Gur Aims to Provide “Perfect Wi-Fi” for his Customers When Murat Gur finishes a job installing a Wi-Fi network in a home or
MTA Unveils Workforce Development Program
The Mississippi Tourism Association recently introduced the Heart of Hospitality Workforce Development Training Program. This initiative is designed to empower Mississippi’s fourth-largest private-sector employer with
Porter To Perform at GRAMMY Museum MS on February 13
GRAMMY® nominated songwriter, singer and producer David Porter—known for penning songs for artists such as James Brown, Celine Dion, Drake, Eminem, Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt,
Capitol Resources Expands Federal Lobbying Team
Capitol Resources, LLC, one of the largest and most versatile state-based lobbying firms in the country, has announced the addition of Andrew Hogin to its