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MEC 2022 Legislative Wrap-Up

By Will Caves | April 11, 2022

Workforce Development & Education The Comprehensive Career and Technical Education Reform Act will provide a comprehensive approach to improving career pathways for Mississippi students. This legislation addresses several recommendations outlined in the Securing Mississippi’s Future: Vision for Economic Growth plan. MEC worked closely with Accelerate Mississippi – the state’s office of workforce development – to […]

MEC Tour 2022 Hancock County Registration Form

By Will Caves | April 6, 2022

Please fill out the form below to register for the MEC Tour in Hancock County on Wednesday, April 27!

Cadence Bank Reveals Its New Logo

By Will Caves | March 31, 2022

Cadence Bank recently announced a key component of its new brand identity: its new logo. The new logo celebrates the combination of legacy BancorpSouth Bank and legacy Cadence Bank, N.A., which completed their merger in October 2021-becoming the new Cadence Bank, and indicates the company’s continued commitment to seeing its customers and communities prosper. It […]

First Annual Untapped Potential in MS Event Discusses Benefits of Pre-K Education, Childcare Access

By Will Caves | March 28, 2022

Nearly 200 community leaders and education experts attended the Untapped Potential in Mississippi summit on Thursday, March 17. The summit took a deep dive into how pre-k education can benefit children and parents in our state, and how expanded access to child care can help address the state’s labor shortage. Learn More

HII Christens Destroyer Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125)

By Will Caves | March 28, 2022

Huntington Ingalls Industries christened today pre-commissioning unit Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) at the company’s Ingalls Shipbuilding division. Jack H. Lucas, a longtime resident of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was the youngest Marine and youngest service member in World War II awarded the Medal of Honor. During a close firefight with Japanese soldiers, Lucas saved the lives […]

Portrait of Former Governor Phil Bryant Hung at State Capitol

By Will Caves | March 24, 2022

Former Governor Phil Bryant’s portrait has been added to the Hall of Governors at the Mississippi State Capitol. The portrait, painted by artist Katherine Buchanan, was unveiled at the Capitol on March 22 to a crowd of elected officials, legislators, business leaders, and capitol staff. Buchanan also completed a portrait of First Lady Deborah Bryant, […]