July 2023

HII Successfully Completes Acceptance Trials for Calhoun

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today the successful completion of acceptance sea trials for the U.S. Coast Guard‘s newest national security cutter, Calhoun (WMSL 759). During the trial, the ship spent time proving the ship’s systems including performing numerous tests in the areas of propulsion, electric plant, and mission systems. “Our joint Ingalls and Coast Guard […]

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Tourism Veteran Rochelle Hicks Named New Head of Visit Mississippi

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced the appointment of tourism industry veteran Rochelle Hicks to lead Visit Mississippi. She begins the new role on August 14th. “I am excited to welcome Rochelle Hicks as the new director of Visit Mississippi,” Governor Reeves said. “The tourism industry is strong in Mississippi. I’m confident that her

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Point Eight Power, Inc. Opening Operations in Hancock County

Point Eight Power, Inc., manufacturer of power distribution systems, is set to open a new manufacturing plant in Hancock County. With a corporate investment of almost $7.75 million, this project is expected to generate 78 direct jobs. The decision to establish the manufacturing plant in Mississippi was driven by Point Eight Power’s recognition of the

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