ATLAS Survey Questions – Columbus
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October 2025
Propel Education Forum of Mississippi Receives $20,000 Grant from Walmart Foundation to Bolster Educational Programs
JACKSON, MS – October 2025 – Propel Education Forum, an affiliate of the Mississippi Economic Council (MEC), today announced it has been awarded a $20,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program. The funding is designated to support the continued sustainability, expansion, and development of the Forum’s key educational programs: Mississippi Scholars, Tech Master and Student Teacher
Averitt Express Expanding Operations in Rankin County
Jackson, Miss. – Freight distribution and supply chain management provider Averitt Express is expanding its operations in Richland. The project represents a corporate investment of $9,623,400 and will create 27 jobs. Averitt Express currently has more than 140 warehouse and distribution facilities in the Southeast, including locations in Grenada and an existing service center for trucking
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Smurfit Westrock Expanding Production Capacity in Lee County
Jackson, Miss. – Paper and packaging manufacturer Smurfit Westrock is expanding its corrugated operations in Saltillo. The project represents a corporate investment of nearly $19.3 million. Smurfit Westrock is a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging materials with North American headquarters in Atlanta. The company’s Saltillo facility produces corrugated packaging such as standard cases,
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