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 business, his clients can expect the system will work efficiently, and that there won’t be any unsightly cables sticking out anywhere. “I call myself a cable freak because they […]
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 the tools needed to create meaningful, positive guest experiences in Mississippi. By focusing on workforce development, MTA wants to ensure the industry continues to thrive, drive economic growth and enhance […]
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, Otis Redding, ZZ Top, and more—will make a special appearance at GRAMMY Museum® Mississippi for an installment of their An Evening With series. The program will be moderated by Gebre Waddell. Gebre Waddell […]
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 federal lobbying team. With over fifteen years of experience spanning state and federal government, Hogin brings a wealth of experience to Capitol Resources. Hogin’s political career includes multiple campaigns, the […]
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 in farm-raised catfish products and $25 million in Gulf shrimp for distribution to various nutrition assistance programs, including charitable institutions. The USDA informed Hyde-Smith of […]
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, officially signed the Record of Decision for the Yazoo Backwater Area Water Management Project, effectively clearing the path for the building of the project since […]
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 with goals of presenting and passing bills that will benefit the state’s residents. Delta area senators and representatives are working on issues regarding their districts and beyond. Senator David Jordan, […]
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 niche there as owner of Ella & Bee Bakery. She even met her Argentine husband there and they were married last August. But Donato hasn’t always been a small town […]
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. In his first full year as president of Delta State University, Ennis has overseen and initiated many changes at the Cleveland institution. Some of these have been hailed—and others […]
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 most historic economic moments in our history. This isn’t hyperbole, given what the Bill proposes coupled with the powerful economic roll our state has […]