De Kalb
De Kalb, MS · Business
Neshoba Democrat
Fair City Soap to open retail store on Square
Fair City Soap Company is making a move that owner Vanessa Elliot once thought was years away. After operating as a pop-up shop from Elliot’s home, the business is preparing to open a retail store at 409 Center Avenue on the Square in early November. Fair City Soap specializes...
WTOK-TV
Gas leak reports prompt response across Meridian; no leaks found
MERIDIAN, Miss. (WTOK) - Local emergency management, fire, and public safety officials addressed reports of gas leaks Tuesday at East Mississippi State Hospital, several nursing homes, and residences across Meridian and Lauderdale County, saying no actual leaks have been detected. Lauderdale County Emergency Management Agency Director Odie Barrett said an...
Neshoba Democrat
Goforth to retire after 50 years at Weyerhaeuser
After celebrating 50 years at Weyerhaeuser in May, saw filing manager Jerry Goforth reflects on his career ahead of his Aug. 14 retirement. Goforth first honed his skills at a small saw shop in Meridian, repairing saws for local businesses. When that shop moved, he sought work at Weyerhaeuser’s Philadelphia mill. The then-21-year-old was hired on the spot. It was hard labor, and he was paid $1.95 an hour.
WJTV 12
Delta Utilities begins natural gas line work in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WHLT) – Delta Utilities crews are working to upgrade the natural gas infrastructure in Laurel. The work is underway in the following areas: According to the City of Laurel, the project is part of ongoing efforts to improve the reliability and safety of the natural gas system. Work is expected to continue through […]
twinstates.news
Meridian retailers see recovery after statewide liquor supply disruptions
After months of empty shelves and frustrated customers, Mississippi liquor retailers say the state's alcohol distribution system has largely recovered from the widespread shortages that affected stores earlier this year. "As you can see in our store, we have bare shelves. We don't have the things customers are looking for."
lauderdalecounty.org
Lauderdale County continues to be a premier location for business and industry
Lauderdale County continues to experience strong economic momentum as new and existing companies choose to invest in East Mississippi, reinforcing the county’s reputation as one of the state’s premier destinations for business and industrial growth. Driven by strategic infrastructure investments, a highly skilled workforce, and strong partnerships between...
Neshoba Democrat
Mioton retires after 36 years on Philadelphia Utilities board
After 36 years of service on the Philadelphia Utilities Board of Commissioners, Pat Mioton says she’s ready for retirement. “It’s bittersweet,” Mioton said. “I’m glad that I served the 36 years, and I’m leaving it in wonderful hands.”. Born May 1, 1940, to William...
blackbeltnewsnetwork.com
West Alabama Real Estate School graduates 21 students in York
West Alabama Real Estate School held a graduation ceremony for their first class this summer at the Aspire Innovation Center in York. The school graduated 21 students from across Alabama's Black Belt who completed the school's real estate pre-licensing course and are now preparing to take the National Real Estate Exam as the next step toward becoming licensed real estate agents.
WDAM-TV
New businesses, developments underway in Laurel
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Laurel is excited to announce that several developments of retail, restaurants and other stores are in the works now. Mayor Johnny Magee said that, now, even more developers are setting their sights toward the city. “We’ve got several people looking at places on...