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 […]
Chancellor Richard Receives Justice Award
The Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project honored Chancellor Bennie Richard of Greenville with the 2024 Beacon of Justice Award during a ceremony on Dec. 10 in Jackson. Judge Richard was recognized for his work providing access to the court through quarterly family law clinics for low-income people. “The Beacon of Justice Award began in 2014 with […]
Entergy Recognized as Top Utility By Site Selection Magazine
For the seventeenth year in a row, Site Selection magazine has recognized Entergy Corporation as a top utility for driving economic growth in the communities we serve. The company’s four-state service area of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas includes some of the largest and most energy-intensive industries in the United States. In 2023, Entergy Mississippi […]
Mississippi House Speaker White Visits Bolivar County
Mississippi House of Representatives Speaker Jason White, visited Bolivar County on December 4. His visit was highlighted by a talk given to a joint meeting of Cleveland’s Rotary, Exchange and Lions Clubs at the Cleveland Country Club. White, a Kosciusko native in his second term as 62nd Speaker of the House of Representatives, brought along […]
IRS Call Center Now Open in Downtown Clarksdale
On November 21, a ribbon cutting ceremony was held signaling the opening of an IRS Call Center located in downtown Clarksdale. The new Call Center is a part of the agency’s “Lifting Communities Up” (LCU) initiative created in 2022 to generate a more diverse workforce, provide long-term federal employment opportunities, and economic growth in communities […]
Jones Named Tenth President of MS Delta Community College
The Mississippi Delta Community College Board of Trustees has announced the appointment of Dr. Steven J. Jones as the tenth President of the College, which was effective January 1. Jones currently serves as Vice President of Administrative and Student Services at the College. He succeeds Dr. Tyrone Jackson, who retired this year after serving as […]
Delta Compass Receives Development Grant
Delta Compass’ CEO, Justin Archer Burch, has announced that it has been awarded a $200,000 grant from the Walton Family Foundation to support its groundbreaking initiatives in advancing economic recruitment in the Mississippi and Arkansas Delta. This funding will be instrumental in fostering economic inclusion and driving long-term growth in these underserved regions. The grant […]