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Bassfield manufacturer to begin new job training program
BASSFIELD, Miss. (WDAM) - A Bassfield manufacturing facility is beginning a new job training program with help from a federal and state-partnered grant. High Energy Systems will soon begin a training program in a classroom area of its plant on Bass-Burkett Road, using several new state-of-the-art industrial sewing machines. “We’re...
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Power companies break down the costs of keeping cool
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Power bills climb with the temperature, that much we know. But how much does it cost and what does it take to keep cool for a month when it’s 100 degrees outside?. “3,000 kilowatt hours, which is not uncommon when there’s 100-degree temperatures outside,...
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More than 1,160 Dixie Electric customers without power, damage reported following Waynesboro storm
WAYNE COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Emergency responders are out as storm damage is being reported across the Wayne County area Wednesday afternoon. The WDAM 7 First Alert Weather team is tracking a storm that moved through and knocked out power for Wayne County residents, mainly around the Waynesboro area. Dixie...
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Employee becomes Zaxby's first chief vibe officer after viral video
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Gulf Blue networking event spotlights Mississippi’s blue economy
GULFPORT, Miss. (WLOX) — A networking event Wednesday put the spotlight on Mississippi’s growing blue economy. Entrepreneurs, professionals and community leaders came together to learn what’s been done and what’s in the works with the University of Southern Mississippi’s Gulf Blue Navigator Program. Community impact.
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Dixie Electric opens annual board elections; members could win bill credit
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - Dixie Electric Power Association’s annual board elections are underway, and it wants members to vote for board seats in District 2 and District 7. Board members make important decisions on behalf of the entire membership. Members can vote online or by mail. Online voting opened...
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Southern Pine Electric offers tips to lower cost of cooling homes in high heat
TAYLORSVILLE, Miss. (WDAM) - Rising temperatures in the Pine Belt can mean higher utility bills unless you take some money-saving steps. The folks at Southern Pine Electric Power suggest moving your thermostat up a few degrees. They also say to close blinds and drapes during the day and use fans to circulate cool air.
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Hattiesburg chocolate shop named best in Mississippi
Mashed picked the best chocolate shop in every state, and its Mississippi choice is a Hattiesburg business with international roots. "This unique Southern chocolate shop offers treats with a regional theme, celebrating its Mississippi heritage, while bringing Nicaraguan chocolate to the Magnolia State. There are spicy, savory, and citrus-y bonbons to choose from, all coated with well-balanced chocolate of varying sweetness," Mashed wrote. It offers sustainably sourced chocolate and coffee while serving as a meeting place for people to get a taste of Mississippi along with a caffeinated pick-me-up. Hattiesburg shop earns national recognition Mashed chose Mulukakao, 201 Cox Ave., Hattiesburg as the top pick in the Magnolia State. Nicaraguan native Noel Montoya and Anjie Price, who was a Peace Corps volunteer from Mississippi, founded the company to support local communities and share their love of chocolate, according to the store's website . There's a sister shop in Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Mulukakao is named to honor the Nicaraguan town where the family farm is located. Mulukuku means place of the wild pig, or “place (=mulu) of the peccary (=kuku)." Mulukakao is the place of the cacao, cocoa or chocolate. The company creates artisan chocolate grown by small farmers. In addition to
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Hobby Lobby set to open this month at Sawmill Square Mall
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - The City of Laurel will soon have a new place to purchase your crafts and home decor. Hobby Lobby has been in the works for about two years now at Sawmill Square Mall. Crews have made great progress on the building in the last few months.
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This Massive Mississippi Salvage Store Is A Must-Visit For Renovation Enthusiasts
The initial thrill of home renovation usually fades when faced with the cold, uniform aisles of modern big-box supply chains. True historic restoration requires components that possess an entirely different level of character and physical density. This massive salvage warehouse acts as a primary collection point for structural remnants rescued...
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Wiggins rallies around Hood Industries workers after mill closure
STONE COUNTY — As Hood Industries prepares to permanently close its Wiggins plywood mill at the end of August, community organizations are working to help approximately 250 displaced employees find new jobs and connect them with financial, mental health and other support services. A two-day job fair for former...