AccelerateMS Requests Applications for Programs
AccelerateMS, Mississippi’s office for workforce development strategy and coordination, is requesting applications to invest in Mississippi’s high school career and technical programs. Now in its second year, the EquipMS Grant program, established through House Bill 588 (2023) as the Mississippi -12 Workforce Development Grant program, aims to provide funding for Mississippi public school districts to […]
Senators Issue Letter Pressing Full Use of CMS Program for Rural Hospitals
U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) continue to push the Biden administration to fully utilize a federal program that has been described as a lifeline for some struggling rural hospitals. In a joint letter, Hyde-Smith and Grassley pressed the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on its refusal to use the […]
Mississippi Airports Assn. Elects Board Members
At their recent annual conference, members of the Mississippi Airports Association elected officers and board members for 2024-25. Continuing board members are Nick Ardillo, Rosa Beckett of Jackson Municipal Airport Authority, Tommy Booth of Michael Baker International, Matt Dowell of Golden Triangle Regional Airport, Mike Forster of Louisville-Winston County Airport, Tom Heanue of Hattiesburg-Laurel Regional […]
Funds for UM Cannabis Program Approved
In a significant move toward advancing medical research and patient care in Mississippi, Gov. Tate Reeves has signed a bill that establishes the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Research Program at the University of Mississippi. The legislation, spearheaded by Sen. Kevin Blackwell and co-authored by state Sens. Reginald Jackson, Rod Hickman, Sarita Simmons and Nicole Boyd, represents […]
Van Cleve Named Chairman of IIAM
Seldon Van Cleve, President of Van Cleve Insurance in Indianola, has been elected Chairman of the Independent Insurance Agents of Mississippi. Van Cleve’s election as Chairman follows an active involvement with the association that includes serving as Chairman-Elect, Vice Chairman, an Executive Committee member, and Young Agents Chairman. Van Cleve has been in the insurance […]
DSU and MDCC Collaborate to Expand Educational Opportunities
Delta State University and Mississippi Delta Community College have announced the signing of a new Memorandum of Understanding aimed at broadening educational opportunities and increasing graduation rates for students at both institutions. This partnership represents a pivotal step forward in fostering academic collaboration and providing stronger support systems for students in the Mississippi Delta region. […]
Wicker and Hyde-Smith Co-Sponsor Literacy Resolution
U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) applauded the unanimous Senate passage of a resolution that designates September 2024 as “National Literacy Month” and encourages greater strides to improve literacy for K-12 students nationwide. Wicker and Hyde-Smith co-sponsored the resolution and used it to highlight Mississippi’s role as a national leader in literary […]
Hunt Named to List By Inc. Magazine
Hunt, a full-service marketing firm located in Oxford announced the organization has been named on 2024’s Inc. 5000 list. Published by Inc. Magazine, the annual list recognizes the 5000 fastest-growing private companies in the United States. “We’re thrilled and honored to be recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies,” says CEO & President, Will […]