Jason Word

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division announced today the successful completion of builder’s sea trials for the U.S. Coast Guard‘s newest national security cutter, Calhoun (WMSL 759). The ship successfully tested propulsion and auxiliary equipment, as well as various ship systems. “Every successful sea trial is a major accomplishment for our shipbuilders, and the NSC team has […]

HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division delivered the first Flight III Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer, Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), to the U.S. Navy today. Delivery of DDG 125 represents the official transfer of the ship from the shipbuilder to the Navy. “Delivering the first Flight III ship reflects the relentless efforts of our shipbuilders and

JACKSON, Miss. – The state of Mississippi has once again been honored with a Silver Shovel Award by Area Development magazine. This prestigious recognition celebrates Mississippi’s exceptional achievements in economic development throughout 2022, highlighting the state’s unwavering commitment to job creation and attracting new capital investment. Additionally, Area Development named the $2.5 billion Steel Dynamics project

PASCAGOULA, Miss. (June 1, 2023) — HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division is honoring 45 employees who in 2023 achieve 40 years of continuous service to the company. HII refers to this elite group as “master shipbuilders,” a designation reserved for individuals whose contributions span four decades, nearly half of Ingalls’ 85-year shipbuilding legacy. “The talent and

JACKSON, Miss. – Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the state of Mississippi is investing $3.5 million into Northwest Community College’s Concourse Workforce Training Center. The funding will be used to develop new programs that focus on training Mississippians for the jobs of the future. These new training programs will focus on areas such as

PASCAGOULA, Miss., May 12, 2023 — HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division hosted a signing day ceremony Thursday for the 2023 graduates of its Shipbuilder Academy program. Successfully completing the Academy’s one-year specialized career technical education program, 23 high school seniors were offered full-time positions at Ingalls Shipbuilding where they will begin their careers after as shipbuilders.

Operation Bill Assist extended with additional shareholder support As summer temperatures approach, and energy usage rises, Entergy Mississippi is making a $1.5 million commitment to help customers manage their energy bills. The effort is an extension of the company’s Operation Bill Assist, a $3.2 million pledge launched in 2022 to offset high bills brought on

Clark Beverage Group, a leading distributor of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages like Coca-Cola, will add 30 new jobs with its $100 million expansion in Madison County. The expansion involves the addition of new sales and distribution facility, as well as the acquisition of more equipment to better serve the consumers of Mississippi and neighboring states.

JACKSON, Miss. –  Governor Tate Reeves today announced that Mississippi’s unemployment rate has reached a new record low of 3.5% as of March, 2023. “This is a tremendous victory for every business, every community, and every Mississippian across our state,” said Governor Tate Reeves. “You don’t have to look all that closely to see that a