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Entergy Mississippi Helps Communities with $1.3 Million in Grants in 2020

By Will Caves | December 15, 2020

Entergy Corporation and the Entergy Charitable Foundation have helped power stronger, healthier communities in Mississippi this year by contributing more than $221,000 to some 60 nonprofit organizations during the third quarter of 2020. Significant quarterly contributions include: Canopy Children’s Solutions–behavioral health, educational and social service solutions for children and families Jobs for Mississippi Graduates–STEAM Roll […]

C Spire acquires Alabama-based Harbor Communications, LLC

By Will Caves | December 15, 2020

C Spire has acquired Mobile-based Harbor Communications, LLC, which provides a range of voice and data unified telecommunications services to consumers and businesses on the Alabama Gulf Coast through a robust all-fiber optic infrastructure and a dedicated, local workforce. The announcement was made during an online virtual press briefing hosted by C Spire, a privately-held […]

Idaho Forest Group Creating 135 Jobs in Lamar County

By Will Caves | December 14, 2020

Lumber producer Idaho Forest Group is locating sawmill operations in Lumberton in Lamar County. The project is a $120 million corporate investment and will create up to 135 jobs. “With millions of acres of forestland available to agribusiness leaders such as Idaho Forest Group, Mississippi has experienced significant growth in this vital economic sector in […]

Taylor Appointed as New Terberg Distributor for Southeastern USA

By Will Caves | December 10, 2020

Robert Taylor, President and COO of the Taylor Group of Companies, announced on December 10, 2020, that Taylor Machine Works will now be a distributor for Terberg Special Vehicles. “We are pleased to be the new distributor in the USA for Terberg’s top of the line spotting tractors. This relationship between our companies will be […]

Governor Tate Reeves Adds New COVID-19 Measures Until December 11th

By Will Caves | December 10, 2020

Governor Tate Reeves has announced additional COVID-19 measures in an effort to keep Mississippians safe. The Executive Orders that are in place are set to expire on Friday, December 11th. In an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19 statewide, for social gatherings where social distancing is not possible, crowds will be limited to a […]

Mississippi Awarded $495.7 Million to Expand Broadband Internet Access

By Will Caves | December 8, 2020

Mississippi has been awarded $495,725,799.60 from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to expand high-speed broadband internet access in Mississippi. The funding, which is being made available to Internet Service Providers in Mississippi through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) Phase I auction, is the highest amount awarded to any state except California. “This first round […]

MDES Phone Numbers Change to Better Serve Mississippians

By Will Caves | December 8, 2020

The Mississippi Department of Employment Security has announced a change in phone numbers in an effort to streamline services for Mississippians requiring assistance with Unemployment Insurance Assistance. On Tuesday, December 8, 2020, the number for Unemployment Insurance Tax assistance will change to 601-493-9427. The hours of operation are from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday […]

Quadient to Add 75 jobs in Marshall County at New Distribution Center

By Will Caves | December 8, 2020

Communications software and technology company Quadient is locating its North American distribution operations in Marshall County. The project represents an $11 million investment, combining land, facilities, construction, and corporate efforts. Quadient will create 75 jobs for its facility. “Marshall County’s ideal location in North Mississippi, convenient access to an exceptional transportation network and skilled pipeline […]

BancorpSouth Bank to Acquire National United Bancshares, Inc.

By Will Caves | December 7, 2020

BancorpSouth Bank recently announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement with National United Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of National United, (collectively referred to as “National United”), pursuant to which National United will be merged with and into BancorpSouth. National United, which was founded in 1889 in Gatesville, Texas, operates six full-service banking offices […]

Leadership Mississippi Giving Tuesday Challenge

By Will Caves | December 4, 2020

Giving Tuesday marked a day of global generosity for many people to give back to their community. In light of this, Leadership Mississippi is extending the opportunity for you to participate in a Giving Tuesday Challenge all-month-long! Each day is your chance to donate, with a special prompt to consider. We hope this will be […]

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