October 2023

Jackson, Miss. – Global automotive technology company PACCAR is expanding its operations in Columbus. The $209.4 million investment represents two projects that will create a total of 100 jobs. PACCAR is an industry leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of premium trucks, including the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. The company also designs

Jackson, Miss. – Alden Group Renewable Energy is opening a new facility in Smith County. The project is a $12.535 million investment that will create 30 new jobs. Alden Group works with area poultry processors to transform waste products into a dry matter that is then sold to refineries to make biodiesel. Alden Group’s strategic

 Jackson, Miss. – Skydweller Aero Inc. is bringing its flight test and aircraft modification operations to Hancock County. The project represents a corporate investment of $15 million, as well as $40 million in advanced solar powered aircraft inventory. The project will create at least 36 new jobs.    Skydweller Aero is a transatlantic cutting-edge aerospace company

  JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) today announced 84.9% of 3rd graders passed the 3rd-grade reading assessment after final retests for the 2022-23 school year. The 2023 final pass rate is practically the same as the final pass rate in 2022 (85.0%) and 2019 (85.6%). Due to the pandemic, the assessment

Brookhaven, Miss – Jumpstart Test Prep, through its ACT WorkKeys Review Program is helping educators across the state deliver impressive career readiness results for our emerging workforce. Developed by expert Mississippi educators, Jumpstart’s online curriculum platform provides realistic timed practice along with tips and strategies that are followed by actionable assessment data – all taking

JACKSON, Miss. – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recently approved five new broadband projects in Mississippi. These projects are in addition to Mississippi’s seven other BIP projects that are already in various stages of completion. In 2022, the state of Mississippi was awarded over $32 million for the Broadband Infrastructure Program (BIP) to

Jackson, Miss.  – Quality Beverage is expanding its operations in Lowndes County. The project is a $10.25 million corporate investment that will create 31 new jobs. Quality Beverage is a leading private-label manufacturer of dispensed beverage concentrates, syrups and sweeteners for the food and beverage industry. The expansion will include the construction of a 50,000-square-foot