Ole Miss Alumni Association Makes Plans To Build New Center
For almost seventy-five years, University of Mississippi alumni and friends have found a home at the Alumni House overlooking the Grove. This space has served as a hub for connection, celebration and memories, but the university – and its alumni base – has outgrown the facility. The Ole Miss Alumni Association plans to build a […]
Bank of Commerce Signs Merger With Holmes Co. Bank
Bank of Commerce, through its parent company Commerce Bancorp Inc., and Holmes County Bank, through its parent Holmes County Corporation, have announced they have signed a definitive merger agreement. Upon completion, the combined institution will strengthen its position as one of Mississippi’s leading community banks, with fifteen locations across North and Central Mississippi and total […]
Sparklight Launches Affordable Internet Option
Amidst rising costs of homes, healthcare, food and other essentials, Sparklight, a leading broadband provider, is helping Anniston residents in need secure fast, reliable internet service. Now available across a majority of Sparklight’s footprint, Lift Internet offers a dependable, low-cost broadband internet option at $29.95/month. This plan includes a free modem, free standard installation and […]
MDCC Celebrates First Middle College Graduates
Mississippi Delta Community College held its first standalone Middle College graduation ceremony on May 8. This event marked a significant milestone in the life of the program, highlighting the achievements of sixty-three students who have successfully completed both their high school diplomas and associate degrees through the innovative Middle College partnership. MDCC’s Middle College program […]
Delta Health System Participates in Initiative
Delta Health System is now part of a movement to improve healthcare for older adults, contributing to a goal continuing to expand and grow age-friendly care. Through the Mississippi Rural Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, the Mississippi Hospital Association, the Mississippi State Department of Health, and the Alzheimer’s Association, in partnership with the John A. Hartford […]
Breeze Airways to Launch Flights from Memphis
Starting this month, Breeze Airways, a Utah-based low-cost air carrier, announced it is coming to Memphis International Airport, with service to three destinations set to launch this spring. The company will offer non-stop routes from Memphis to Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and Tampa International Airport (TPA), as well as a one-stop flight from Memphis to […]
Entergy Mississippi Appoints New Leadership in the Delta Area
Entergy Mississippi has welcomed three new executives to lead all power plant operations, reliability and business operations across the company’s service area. The appointments come as Entergy executes transformative milestones in the company’s history, including building a new advanced power station in the Mississippi Delta. The new executives include Lee Alexander, Vice President of Power […]
Mississippi Levee Board Attends Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C.
The Mississippi Levee Board traveled to Washington, D. C. and met with the Mississippi Congressional Delegation on March 10-12. This annual trip, under the auspices of the Mississippi Valley Flood Control Association (MVFCA), provides the delegation with a status update of ongoing flood control projects in the Mississippi Delta and it is an opportunity […]
GE Aerospace Announces $11 Million Investment in Batesville
GE Aerospace is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Batesville. Various projects that represent a significant investment by the company, including its recently announced $11 million investment, will create 100 new jobs. The expansion will add industrial equipment, precision measuring tools and high-precision machines. It also will add inspection technology, which will enable the Batesville site […]
DSU Receives Donation from Boeing to Support Aviation
Delta State University has announced Boeing’s support of the institution’s renowned Commercial Aviation Program. This generous contribution will directly enhance educational opportunities for students pursuing careers in the aviation industry, reinforcing Delta State’s mission of producing highly skilled aviation professionals and advancing workforce development in this critical field. “We are deeply grateful for Boeing’s investment […]