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Cater’s Market celebrates 20 years with new carousel horse
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Soaring gas prices create financial struggles across Mississippi
In a recent study by Smart Asset, Mississippi ranks fifth in the nation on how increasing gas prices are a financial burden on its residents. The website explained over 20 percent of an income from a minimum wage worker is credited to gas each week since the war on Iran started.
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Business owners in downtown Meridian suffering from dumpster divers
Concerned residents of Meridian have expressed anger and disappointment, as they have noticed trash being taken out of trash bins, and left on the ground for others to clean. “Everyday possibly except for one last week, to the point where the garbage people won’t even pick up our trash cause it’s on the street,” said Terry Rudden, manager of Mississippi Underground Music.
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New Meridian shop brings opportunity for local family
A new business is adding to the steady growth of downtown Meridian and its surrounding area this year. Diva Jay Boutique has officially opened its doors, bringing a family-run clothing shop to the local business scene. For owners Jessica Kelly and her husband, Henry Kelly, the boutique represents more than...
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Mississippi DOT to hold job fair April 29 in Newton
The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) said it will hold a job fair April 29 at its Newton office, offering on-site interviews for maintenance and engineering technician roles. The event is scheduled from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at MDOT’s Newton office, 7759 Highway 80 West, Newton, Mississippi 39345, MDOT...
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City of Laurel Announces Opportunity for Employee Benefits Proposals
The City of Laurel is inviting qualified insurance providers to submit proposals for employee benefit offerings, including group health insurance, group life insurance, and related products. This opportunity is designed to ensure that City employees and their dependents have access to comprehensive and competitive benefits. Interested agents and providers may...
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Corderill Plans Meridian, Mississippi, Operations
Data center company Corderill plans to establish operations in Meridian, Mississippi. The $100 project is expected to create at least 20 jobs in Lauderdale County. The investment is part of the larger Compass Datacenters hyperscale campus and will focus on deploying data center equipment to support high-performance computing and cloud operations.
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PETA’s “Hell on Wheels” Squealing Pigs Truck Visits Carthage
The animal rights organization, PETA, brought its “Hell on Wheels Pig Company” pig transport display to Carthage on Friday, April 24. The truck was set up around noon near the Bakery and Cafe, featuring large graphics depicting pigs being transported to slaughter. Audio of squealing pigs was played on a continuous loop through external speakers to draw attention to animal welfare concerns. *audio below*
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Where cost of living has increased and decreased the most
Where cost of living has increased and decreased the most. The cost of living premium in a specific location reflects the relative cost of housing, groceries, utilities, transportation, and other common necessities, compared to the rest of the country. The overall valuation of a dollar also comes into play, with general inflation metrics keeping tabs on nationwide trends and applied across a wider basket of goods and services. Fitting these local and monetary measurements together creates a picture of costs across time and location, giving locals and potential transplants a window into how far their budget will go — or why it may feel like it’s changed.