Jason Word

Over 225 people attended the official groundbreaking ceremony and ensuing lunch for the new TownePlace Suites by Marriott construction in Corinth, MS. The 89 room all suite hotel is being developed by Delta Lodging Group, LLC of Greenwood, a hotel management and development company that currently owns and operates 12 limited service hotels in the Mississippi […]

Jackson, Miss. – Exxel Outdoors, a brand leader dedicated to creating high-quality products for outdoor recreation, commercial uses and the U.S. military, is relocating its national warehousing and distribution center from Reno, Nevada, to Tupelo. The project represents a corporate investment of more than $2 million and will create at least 40 jobs. Exxel Outdoors’

PASCAGOULA, Miss., — HII announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division was awarded a $9.6 billion multi-ship procurement contract for the construction of three San Antonio-class (LPD 17) amphibious ships and a contract modification for the next America-class (LHA 6) large-deck amphibious ship. This combined procurement — the first of its kind for amphibious ships

MEMPHIS, Tenn. —Baptist Memorial Health Care named Gina Burge, family nurse practitioner, Advanced Outpatient Practice Provider of the Year, and Elizabeth Robinson, nurse practitioner, Advanced Inpatient Practice Provider of the Year, at Baptist’s annual Advanced Practice Provider Conference on Friday morning. Baptist presents APP Awards annually during APP Week to advanced practice providers, such as

Stone County, Miss. – Cooperative Energy is proud to announce that the Stone County Economic Development Partnership (SCEDP) has been selected as the first-ever recipient of the SPARK Award for their extraordinary work on the ‘Mississippi Miracle’: Anduril’s Road to Mississippi and the establishment of the Mississippi Solid Rocket Complex in Stone County. The SPARK

Hattiesburg, MS – Cooperative Energy proudly announces six industrial properties have been awarded the prestigious SiteInvest Premier Property designation, recognizing readiness and potential for industrial development. This designation places the industrial sites among the top-tier properties in the state, a testament to Cooperative Energy’s commitment to economic growth and development. Only six sites in the

Delta State University invites you to participate in our Fall 2024 Fighting Okra Talent Showcase, a premier career fair designed to connect employers with some of the brightest and most driven students in the region. To be held on Thursday, October 24, this event provides an excellent opportunity for your organization to discover top talent,

Hands-on STEM, English Language Learner Programs to Expand Learning Opportunities BLUE SPRINGS, Miss.  – Having the right tools and resources to learn is key for students in every community, but critical needs extend beyond school supplies. As part of Toyota USA Foundation’s Driving Possibilities initiative, grants of up to $5.8 million over five years to Lee

Jackson, Miss. – Greenville Kearns Aerospace Maintenance is investing in its aircraft maintenance operations in Greenville. The project is a $11.75 million corporate investment and will create 31 new jobs. GKAM specializes in aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul, as well as avionics/structure modifications, manufacturing, inspection and kitting for military and civilian aircraft. Since 2022, the