Wicker Announces Over $21 Million in Airport Grants
The Federal Aviation Administration recently awarded Mississippi with a total of $21.48 million in fifty-two grants. These funds will support critical improvements such as runway construction, lighting, signage, and terminal improvements to ensure the continued efficiency and safety of the national airspace system. “Upgrading local air travel is an investment in the future of Mississippi. […]
MDCC Administrators Attend Education Conference
Mississippi Delta Community College Dean of Student Services, Christopher Lee, and Director of Financial Aid, Cade Holder, recently attended the National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators 2nd Annual Prison Education Program Convening, held June 4–7, in Washington, D.C. Themed “Aligning Efforts: Navigating the Intersection of Student Services and Prison Education,” the four-day convening focused […]
Washington Co. Entities Hold 2025 Meeting
On May 25, the Washington County Economic Alliance (WCEA), Delta Compass, and the Chamber of Commerce hosted their 2025 Annual Meeting and Banquet at the historic E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center in Downtown Greenville. The event welcomed business leaders, elected officials, and community members for an evening of celebration, reflection, and recognition of progress across […]
MPSC Approves Entergy’s Annual Rate Plan And Savings Program
On June 17, the Mississippi Public Service Commission approved Entergy Mississippi’s annual rate plan to keep energy rates stable and bills twenty percent below the national average. The plan, taking effect during the July billing cycle, comes as the anticipated summer heat wave will cause customers to increase their energy usage. The typical residential customer […]
Delta State University Holds Certification Ceremony
Delta State University recently hosted a certification ceremony recently to recognize graduates of the Agricultural Aircraft Operations Career Pathway program. The event was held at The Gin in the West End District and celebrated a new generation of skilled aviation professionals poised to support Mississippi’s vital agricultural sector. The program is the result of DSU’s […]
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 […]