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Azuria Water Solutions Invests $80 Million in Batesville
Infrastructure technology company Azuria Water Solutions recently broke ground on a new 72,000-square-foot Fusible PVC Pipe manufacturing facility in Batesville. The project represents an $80 million investment and will create 50 jobs. The new Fusible PVC Pipe plant will be located adjacent to an existing Azuria manufacturing facility, which has...
deltanews.tv
The Delta Yard Coming Soon
GREENVILLE-And that's not the only sign of growth in Greenville. A new development is taking shape with plans to bring several local businesses to one location, and possibly create a new gathering place for the community. Jay Fletcher shows us what’s planned for The Delta Yard and why developers believe it could be more than just a business center in Greenville.
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Rosedale Distilling Company set to become Mississippi's first fully legal distillery
ROSEDALE, MS - "Rosedale is a very historic town," says Mayor Jack Coleman. "A hundred years ago, Rosedale was the largest town in this county, which was the largest county in the state, most people of any county." Mayor Coleman is not just the mayor of Rosedale, but now the...
themississippimonitor.com
Pickenpaugh Pottery: A family business, not a factory
The quaint, weathered, rambling house with the wide front porch and untamed vegetation peeking over the back fence is not exactly hidden from view as one drives past it on Madison’s Main Street. There is a small, unpretentious sign out front — compliant with Madison’s strict covenants, no doubt — quietly announcing “Pickenpaugh Pottery.”
WJTV 12
Azuria Water Solutions invests $80M in new Batesville facility
BATESVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Infrastructure technology company Azuria Water Solutions broke ground on a new 72,000-square-foot Fusible PVC Pipe manufacturing facility in Batesville. According to the company, the project represents an $80 million investment and will create 50 jobs. “Azuria and Insituform have been a part of the Batesville community for nearly 40 years, and […]
WJTV 12
Lockers Manufacturing to expand in Mississippi, adding 25 jobs
BATESVILLE, Miss. (WJTV) – Lockers Manufacturing, a custom storage systems producer, will expand its operations in Batesville. The project represents a $9.7 million corporate investment and will create 25 new jobs. According to the Mississippi Development Authority (MDA), Lockers Manufacturing broadened its product offerings in 2024 to include wood, phenolic, plastic laminate and high-density polyethylene […]
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GPSD $4,000,000
The Greenville Public School District is facing growing financial pressure as district leaders work through years of accounting issues, and construction paperwork problems. Jay fletcher has this story. A recent 2024 district audit found more than 99 million dollars in total liabilities, including more than 88 million in pension debt.
themississippimonitor.com
Lockers Manufacturing expands Batesville operations with $9.7M investment, 25 new jobs
Lockers Manufacturing, a custom storage systems producer, is expanding its Batesville operations through a $9.7 million investment that will create 25 new jobs. The company, which has manufactured metal lockers since 2014, expanded its product line in 2024 to include wood, phenolic, plastic laminate and high-density polyethylene lockers. It offers fully customizable designs across multiple materials to meet a wide range of customer needs.
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"A Transformational Farm Bill": Ag Chairman Glen Thompson Keynotes 91st Delta Council Meeting
Delta farmers and agriculture leaders gathered in Stoneville today as many producers continue facing economic uncertainty. the Delta Council held its 91st annual meeting, with state and national leaders discussing farm costs, the economy, and the next farm bill. Jay Fletcher has more. The delta council held its 91st annual...
farms.com
MDCC Agriculture Students Gain Hands-on Experience Through Soybean Research Grant Positions
Two Mississippi Delta Community College students will be spending their summer gaining hands-on experience in precision agriculture thanks to paid research positions made possible through a grant from the Mississippi Soybean Promotion Board. Colby Dreher of Cleveland and Kendrix Burnside Jr. of Hollandale were selected as summer student workers through...
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Lockers Manufacturing to open $9.7 million Mississippi expansion
Lockers Manufacturing and the Mississippi Development Authority announced May 11 that Lockers would expand its production campus in Batesville, Mississippi with the purchase of a new building, $9.7 million in investments and 25 new positions producing wood and plastic lockers. The company builds lockers and other storage products out of...
Madison County Journal
Canton Flea Market set for May 14
The Canton Flea Market runs next Thursday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the Canton Square. From south Madison County, take I-55 north to exit 119 (Highway 22), then head east to the Square. cantonmsfleamarket. Parking. Parking costs $5-$20 at various lots around the Square on a...
deltanews.tv
Small Businesses Continue to Grow in Leland During National Small Business Month
LELAND, Miss. -- May is National Small Business Month, a time to recognize the local businesses that help drive the economy, create jobs and give communities their unique character. Leland’s small business community continues to grow, with new shops, restaurants and markets opening their doors downtown and helping boost the...
WLBT
Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association closes office to public
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Yazoo Valley Electric Power Association announced its office will be closed to the public until further notice. The office is located on Gordon Avenue in Yazoo City. The association did not give a specific reason for the closure. However, customers can still pay their bills online...