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, 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 […]
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 Higher Purpose Hub. Higher Purpose Co. will renovate a historic building in Clarksdale to create a regional economic opportunity hub to enhance the financial, physical, and cultural well-being of Mississippi […]
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 new jobs. GKAM specializes in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, as well as avionics/structure modifications, manufacturing, inspection and kitting for military and civilian aircraft. Since 2022, the company has leased […]
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 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 […]
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 University of Mississippi. The legislation, spearheaded by Sen. Kevin Blackwell and co-authored by state Sens. Reginald Jackson, Rod Hickman, Sarita Simmons and Nicole Boyd, represents […]
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 with the association that includes serving as Chairman-Elect, Vice Chairman, an Executive Committee member, and Young Agents Chairman. Van Cleve has been in the insurance […]
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 graduation rates for students at both institutions. This partnership represents a pivotal step forward in fostering academic collaboration and providing stronger support systems for students in the Mississippi Delta region. […]
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” and encourages greater strides to improve literacy for K-12 students nationwide. Wicker and Hyde-Smith co-sponsored the resolution and used it to highlight Mississippi’s role as a national leader in literary […]
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 list recognizes the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States. “We’re thrilled and honored to be recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies,” says CEO & President, Will […]
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 strategic direction for the region. Based in the Delta’s unofficial capital city of Greenville, Delta Compass is building a name for itself locally, regionally, and […]