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Casey’s buys nearly 200 stores in Texas, Alabama, Florida and Mississippi
(Radio Iowa) – The Ankeny-based Casey’s convenience store officially announced the acquisition today (Friday) of 198 stores in the southern U-S that includes 148 in Texas and 50 in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. . Casey’s is purchasing the CEFCO convenience stores for more than $1.145-BILLION dollars. Casey’s C-E-O Darin Rebelez talked about the purchase in a conference call for investors. “This acquisition will quickly expand Casey’s presence in Texas, a very attractive market for Casey’s, in addition we’ll be able to expand our footprint further into the South as well,” he says.
3 face murder charges in Mississippi for Southern student who disappeared before custody hearing
WOODVILLE, Miss. — A trio—including an ex-girlfriend—who allegedly plotted to kill a former Southern University sophomore found shot dead, now face murder charges in western Mississippi, the Wilkinson County Sheriff said Friday. Derek Terrell Hollins Jr., 21, Calajia Jack, 20, and Allyah Martin, 21, each face first-degree...
Mississippi Public Service Commissioners warn utility customers of imposter scam
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers. A caller is impersonating a Public Service Commission employee, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit overcharges from their utility company into their account. On Thursday afternoon, the Mississippi Public Service Commission (MPSC) received a phone call from a […] The post Mississippi Public Service Commissioners warn utility customers of imposter scam appeared first on Daily Leader.
Mississippi Public Service Commission warns against utilities scam
JACKSON – The Mississippi Public Service Commission has been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers in our state. A caller is impersonating a Public Service Commission employee, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit overcharges from their utility company into their account. On Thursday afternoon, the...
Mississippi 8th deadliest place for recreational boating: report
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – For those who wish to ride or use their boat this summer, recent data reveals that Mississippi is the least safe place to do so. Recreational boating saw a 36% increase in annual economic activity last year compared to 2018, nearing a quarter of a billion dollars annually. Law firm Anidjar & […]
Mississippi PSC warns utility customers of imposter scam
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – Officials with the Mississippi Public Service Commission (PSC) have been made aware of a scam targeting utility customers in the state. According to officials, a caller is impersonating a PSC employee, claiming to collect bank account numbers to deposit overcharges from their utility company into their account. On Thursday, July 25, […]
Lt. Gov. Hosemann speaks to local home builders
Photo: Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann speaks to the Home Builders Association of North Mississippi on Thursday, July 25. (Bob Bakken/desotocountynews.com) July 26 – Mississippi Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann made stops in DeSoto County on Thursday, highlighted by an appearance at the Home Builders Association of North Mississippi Quarterly Luncheon in Olive Branch.
Dana Road Elementary named one of 6 Emerging Science of Reading Schools by the Mississippi Department of Education
Dana Road Elementary is one of six state schools designated as Mississippi Emerging Science of Reading Schools (SOR) by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) for the 2024-25 school year. The Emerging SOR designation is for schools that have trained teachers in the science of reading, exemplified a change of instructional practices and embodied a school […]
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