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TEC Secures Three Grants to Build Out High-Speed Internet in Jasper, Leake, Scott, and Lawrence Counties

Jackson, MS – TEC, a leading rural broadband provider, is proud to announce that it has been awarded three highly competitive grants totaling $10,882,601. These grants, awarded by the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM), reflect the company’s commitment to connecting communities to vital online services. “These grants are a transformative opportunity

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Groundbreaking Industrial Development for Grenada, Mississippi

The Hollingsworth Companies, the largest non-urban industrial real estate developer in the southeastern United States, has announced the groundbreaking of a new industrial park in Grenada, Mississippi. Upon full buildout, SouthPoint Mississippi Industrial Park will offer more than two million square feet of industrial space in 14 strategically designed buildings, creating a projected job growth

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Golfers Tee Up Funds to Help Entergy Mississippi Customers in Need

Over the years, Entergy’s The Power to Care program has made a significant impact. Through the program, local nonprofit agencies, employees and generous customers throughout our service territory have helped provide emergency bill payment assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities. All the assistance is made possible through charitable donations and fundraising events like Entergy Mississippi’s

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HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Hosts “Signing Day” for Shipbuilder Academy Graduates

PASCAGOULA, Miss.  — HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding hosted a “signing day” for the 2025 graduates of its Shipbuilder Academy at the shipyard Wednesday. This year, 43 students were offered full-time positions at Ingalls, marking the beginning of their careers with HII. The “signing day” coincided with National Apprenticeship Day, recognizing the importance of connecting individuals

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GE Aerospace Growing Manufacturing Capacity in Panola County

Jackson, Miss. – GE Aerospace is expanding its manufacturing capacity in Batesville. Various projects that represent a significant investment by the company, including its recently announced $11 million investment, will create 100 new jobs. The expansion will add industrial equipment, precision measuring tools and high-precision machines. It also will add inspection technology, which will enable

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Amazon Locating Inbound Cross Dock Operations in Marshall County

Jackson, Miss.  – Amazon is continuing its investment in Mississippi by locating inbound cross dock operations in Marshall County. The project will create 1,000 new jobs. Amazon will construct a 930,000-square-foot facility in Chickasaw Trails Industrial Park that will receive and consolidate products from vendors. Amazon will then ship the products to surrounding fulfillment centers

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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Recognizes MEC as an Accredited State Chamber

April 17, 2025 (Jackson, Miss.) – The Mississippi Economic Council – the State Chamber of Commerce – has been awarded the Accredited State Chamber distinction by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This prestigious recognition reflects MEC’s commitment to sound governance, effective operations, and a strong impact on Mississippi’s business community. “This honor reflects the hard

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Delta Utilities Completes Acquisition of CenterPoint Energy’s Natural Gas Utilities in Louisiana and Mississippi

Natural Gas Service for Existing Customers will Continue with No Action Required   NEW ORLEANS — Delta Utilities, a natural gas utility backed by Bernhard Capital Partners and locally headquartered in Louisiana, announced today that it has acquired CenterPoint Energy’s three regulated natural gas local distribution companies serving communities throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. This acquisition is expected

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2025-2026 SOS Student Ambassador Program Application Now Available

JACKSON, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson and the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office are seeking high school seniors with a passion for leadership and state government to apply for the agency’s 2025-2026 SOS Student Ambassador Program. The program aims to increase voter education and registration among youth and encourage students to engage in Mississippi

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