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MEC and Propel Education Forum Host Local Competition for National Civics Bee

The Mississippi Economic Council and Propel Education Forum of Mississippi, Inc. recently hosted the Local Competition of the 2024 National Civics Bee for middle schoolers in Jackson, Mississippi. On Friday, August 9, 2024, the Mississippi Economic Council and Propel Education Forum of Mississippi, Inc. hosted a local competition of the 2024 National Civics Bee in […]

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Mississippi Public Broadcasting Accepting Applications for MPB Student Council

Mississippi Public Broadcasting is now accepting applications for its MPB Student Council. MPB Student Council is an opportunity for Mississippi students in 8th through 12th grade to learn leadership, civic engagement, media literacy, and self-presentation skills, as well as the importance of public media. Outstanding 8th-12th grade students are encouraged to apply. Learn More Click

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Ole Miss Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship to Host 3rd Annual Family Business Symposium

Discover the secrets to success in family businesses at the highly anticipated 3rd Annual It’s All Relative Family Business Symposium! The event will be held in at the Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel & Conference Center, September 10-11, 2024. Register now to secure your place and enjoy the benefits of the Early Bird Discount Rate. This is your chance to

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PRCC Celebrates the Opening of Hancock Campus to Train the Workforce of Tomorrow

KILN, Miss. — After years of anticipation, the long-awaited PRCC Aviation and Aerospace Workforce Academy in Hancock County has opened. Governor Tate Reeves and several dignitaries gathered for the dedication and official ribbon cutting on Monday, August 5. “Today marks a significant milestone for Pearl River Community College and the entire Hancock County community as

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Mississippi Deploying $70.9 Million for 24 Broadband Infrastructure Projects in 19 Counties

JACKSON, Miss. –  Governor Tate Reeves today announced that the Office of Broadband Expansion and Accessibility of Mississippi (BEAM) recently approved 24 broadband infrastructure projects to be funded by the Capital Projects Fund (CPF). BEAM anticipates additional CPF projects to be approved on a rolling basis throughout the summer. “We’re working hard to expand broadband infrastructure

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Mississippi Major Disaster Relief Fund Established by Mississippi Economic Council and SuperTalk Mississippi Media

Fund designed to assist with long-term recovery efforts JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 7, 2024) – The Mississippi Economic Council (MEC) and SuperTalk Mississippi Media announce the establishment of the Mississippi Major Disaster Relief Fund to support Mississippians impacted by major disasters. This initiative’s goal is to provide grants to help address needs that continue to exist

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Ergon Celebrates Headquarters Expansion With Groundbreaking Ceremony

Flowood, Miss. — Ergon Inc. recently hosted a groundbreaking celebration for our headquarters expansion project at Mirror Lake Plaza in Flowood, Mississippi. Founded by Leslie Lampton Sr. in 1954, the Ergon story began with just two employees, a used fuel transport truck and a one-room building in Jackson, Mississippi. The organization has since grown to

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$200M Rising Spring Development Coming to Mississippi College, Clinton

CLINTON, Miss. (July 30, 2024) – Mississippi College (MC) representatives, along with local leaders and government officials, today announced plans for “Rising Spring,” a 54-acre, mixed-use development that will transform the physical and economic landscape near the private institution in Clinton. Rising Spring will be situated along Interstate 20 and US Highway 80 in Clinton

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