Business News for the Mississippi Delta

Completing the FAFSA is an Important Step Toward Success

There is a lot of talk going on right now about the labor force participation rate in Mississippi. This rate, defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as “the population that is either working or actively seeking work,” is an important standard in our economic growth. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the labor […]

Positive Education News

It’s been a busy spring for Mississippi’s public university system. The close of the 2024 legislative session saw a total appropriation for FY25 of nearly $893 million, which represents a modest 0.4% increase over FY24. Within the total appropriation, a 6.5% increase was included for campus operations to address rising costs related to health insurance, […]