Jason Word, Author at Mississippi Economic Council

HII’S Ingalls Shipbuilding Awarded DDG 1002 Combat Systems Availability Contract

PASCAGOULA, Miss., (Aug. 29, 2022) – Global defense and technologies partner HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Navy to begin the combat systems availability for the Zumwalt-class destroyer, Lyndon B. Johnson (DDG 1002). During this availability, Ingalls will complete the installation, activation and testing of the […]

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Gulfport Casino Makes the List of 10 Best Casinos in the U. S.

Gulfport, Miss. – Island View Casino Resort is marking its 16th year and making a very prestigious list. In a recently published article by freelance writer Wendy Gould, Island View was named one of The 10 Best Casinos in the U.S. The article, written for Yahoo and BestLife read, “For a mix of beaches, gambling,

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HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Authenticates Keel of Destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129)

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Aug. 17, 2022 — HII (NYSE: HII) announced that the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division authenticated the keel of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129) on Tuesday, Aug. 16. The ship’s name honors former U.S. Sen. Jeremiah Denton Jr., a Vietnam War veteran who was awarded the Navy Cross for his heroism while

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Atmos Energy Announces New Leadership

FLOWOOD, Miss. – Aug. 8, 2022 – Atmos Energy, the largest investor-owned gas utility in Mississippi, has announced that current Mississippi Division President David Gates will retire, and taking over for him effective Sept. 1 will be Matt Davidson, currently the company’s vice president for rates and regulatory affairs. “David Gates has more than 37

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Hol-Mac Increasing Footprint in Bay Springs, Creating 31 jobs

Jackson, Miss. (TBA, 2022) – Hol-Mac Corporation, a Mississippi-based company, is expanding operations in Bay Springs. The $1 million corporate investment will create 31 jobs and create a base for continued growth for the company in Jasper County. Hol-Mac’s expansion, the company’s fifth in Bay Springs, is for its Hammerhead Off-Road Armor line to keep up with consumer demand. The Hammerhead Off-Road Armor line began in 2008 by employees of Hol-Mac to provide the

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Joint Venture to Create 90 Jobs in Lowndes County

Jackson, Miss. (August 2, 2022) –Terberg Taylor Americas Group, LLC is opening a specialty vehicle manufacturing facility in Lowndes County. The project is a $15.9 million corporate investment and will create 90 jobs. Terberg Taylor Americas Group is constructing a specialty hauling vehicle facility as a joint venture between Taylor Group of Companies of Louisville, Mississippi,

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Entergy Mississippi Implodes Remainder of Rex Brown Steam Electric Station

Natural gas power plant served the company’s customers for 71 years JACKSON, Miss. – It was the end of an era the morning of Thursday, July 28. That’s when Entergy Mississippi imploded the remainder of the Rex Brown Steam Electric Station, a natural gas-fired plant that served the company’s customers for 71 years. The controlled

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Cargill and Continental Grain Complete Acquisition of Sanderson Farms

MINNEAPOLIS,MN and NEW YORK CITY, NY (JULY 22, 2022) – Cargill and Continental Grain Company today announced the completion of the previously announced acquisition of Sanderson Farms, Inc. (NASDAQ: SAFM) by a joint venture between Cargill and Continental Grain. The acquisition was announced on August 9, 2021. Sanderson Farms shareholders are receiving $203.00 per each share of common

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Tyson Invests $90M to Expand Mississippi Plant

Tyson Foods completed a $90 million expansion of its Forest, Mississippi, plant that will increase its chicken processing capacity amid heightened demand for protein. The company said the project will add more than 320 jobs to its workforce. The expansion adds automation technology and manufacturing capacity, specifically designed to process more chicken for food service

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Interview: Mississippi’s Last-place Ranking for Business Disputed in WTVA interview

Mississippi Economic Council’s President and CEO, Scott Waller’s highlights the positive aspects of Mississippi’s business climate. Despite a negative ranking from a national media outlet, Waller says there are tangible improvements taking place with workforce training and economic development. Please click the link below to watch the interview in its entirety. https://www.wtva.com/video/interview-mississippi-s-last-place-ranking-for-business-disputed-in-wtva-interview/video_28c0cb2c-8b92-53df-862d-643cecb8b31a.html

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