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Your Vote in November Determines Where This Country is Headed
Just over a month from now, Americans will go to the polls and vote for their candidate of choice for President. Sadly, this wonderful country has become extremely divided thanks
Guest Column
The Little Economic Engine That Could
Delta Compass is a new economic development and inclusion intermediary serving the Arkansas and Mississippi Delta. A first of its kind for the region, Delta Compass is setting a new
Andy Dulaney
Tunica Mayor Leading With a Steady Hand Born and raised in Tunica, Andrews T. “Andy” Dulaney attended Tunica schools through the tenth grade before completing the 11th and 12th grade at Episcopal High School in Alexandria, Va. After earning his undergraduate degree at Emory University in 1989, he graduated from University of Georgia School of Law in 1992. But Dulaney was not part of the “brain drain” that can be a problem when young, well-educated people from Mississippi opt for the bright lights and big city over returning to a small town after graduation. Dulaney
Funds for UM Cannabis Program Approved
In a significant move toward advancing medical research and patient care in Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a bill that establishes the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research Program at the
Van Cleve Named Chairman of IIAM
Seldon Van Cleve, President of Van Cleve Insurance in Indianola, has been elected Chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi. Van Cleve’s election as Chairman follows an active involvement
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DSU and MDCC Collaborate to Expand Educational Opportunities
Delta State University and Mississippi Delta Community College have announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at broadening educational opportunities and increasing
Wicker and Hyde-Smith Co-Sponsor Literacy Resolution
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) applauded the unanimous Senate passage of a resolution that designates September 2024 as “National Literacy Month”
Hunt Named to List By Inc. Magazine
Hunt, a full-service marketing firm located in Oxford announced the organization has been named on 2024’s Inc. 5000 list. Published by Inc. Magazine, the annual
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Entergy Mississippi to Build New Power Station in Greenville
For the first time in fifty years, Entergy Mississippi is building a new natural gas power station, which will ensure customers continue to have modern,
Higher Purpose Co. Awarded $2.2 Million
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA), in partnership with the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA), has provided over $2.2 million to support the development of the
Greenville Kearns Aerospace Expanding in Washington County
Greenville Kearns Aerospace Maintenance is investing in its aircraft maintenance operations in Greenville. The project is a $11.75 million corporate investment and will create thirty-one
Cypress Brake Cannabis Company
Will Work to Fight Food Insecurity in the Delta Locally-owned Cypress Brake Cannabis Company has announced the launch of its premium cannabis brand and cultivation