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Mistakes Made When Dealing with Insurance Companies – Richard Scwartz and Associates
Our Kealy Shields is joined today on On the Beat by CEO Patrick Wooten of Richard Schwartz and Associates. He came in today to talk about the biggest mistakes made when dealing with insurance companies.
impomag.com
Boeing Company Opens Major Expansion in Mississippi
Boeing company Aurora Flight Sciences recently celebrated the grand opening of a major expansion at its Mississippi manufacturing site. The expansion adds nearly 50,000 sq. ft. of new space and renovates 40,000 sq. ft. of existing space. The project brings new automation equipment, robotics, machining capabilities and non-destructive inspection technologies.
bankingdive.com
Renasant names KBW alum as its next CFO
Renasant Bank has hired Catherine Mealor, a Keefe, Bruyette and Woods managing director, to serve as its next CFO, the Tupelo, Mississippi-based lender said Tuesday. Mealor will join Renasant on Oct. 5 and take the CFO role starting Jan. 1, succeeding Jim Mabry, who will retire in early 2027, the bank said.
woodworkingnetwork.com
Southern Motion files Chapter 11 bankruptcy; plans restructuring
PONTOTOC, Miss. — Southern Motion Inc. has filed a Chapter 11 reorganization petition in the Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Mississippi. Company executives said the action was necessary to restructure its financial obligations and achieve a more sustainable capital structure, "creating a stronger foundation" for employees, customers, and business partners.
Neshoba Democrat
Mayor: No tax hike necessary this time
Mayor Jim Fulton said the city will not be raising taxes as officials prepare to finalize the upcoming budget. The city’s millage rate of 20 mills is expected to remain the same, according to Fulton. City officials will review the budget in detail at the next Board of Aldermen...
garlandjournal.com
Black Business: Earnest B’s BBQ Catering Company, LLC
Earnest B’s BBQ & Catering Company is more than just a barbecue joint—it’s a family tradition steeped in over 20 years of passion, flavor, and excellence. It was founded by Earnest and Cicely Morgan, Hailing from Amory, Mississippi, a small town known for its Southern charm and vibrant traditions. It’s known for “Mama’s Sweet Heat,” the legendary sauce crafted by Earnest’s mother, Mrs. Melissa. In 2025, they were crowned a Business of Excellence award winner. Visit the website, sign up, and stay in the know.
restaurantmagazine.com
Birdcall Brings Craft Chicken to Starkville with First Franchise Opening
Colorado-Based Chicken Chain Opens Door to Franchise-Driven National Growth. A popular Colorado-born chicken concept has reached a major turning point in its national development. Birdcall, widely known for its craft chicken sandwiches and high-tech guest experience, has opened its first-ever franchisee-owned restaurant in Starkville, Mississippi. The new 3,500-square-foot restaurant sits...
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Storm cleanup underway in Mississippi after severe weather knocks out power
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Storm cleanup is underway across Mississippi this morning after severe weather knocked out power for thousands. The roadway is blocked on Southern Oaks Drive in Clinton after strong winds knocked down trees and power lines during last night’s severe storms. Power outages are also reported...
franchising.com
Birdcall Opens First Franchise Location in Starkville, Mississippi
Colorado-born craft chicken brand marks a major milestone with the Starkville opening, set for additional franchise expansion in Colorado, Idaho, and Indiana. August 18, 2026 // Franchising.com // DENVER — Birdcall—the Colorado-born franchise known for its naturally superior chicken, award-winning sandwiches, and elevated guest experience—has officially opened its first-ever franchise location in Starkville, Mississippi, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s ongoing national expansion.
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This Old-Fashioned Mississippi Market Is Packed With Fresh Fruits And Vegetables
There is a little produce market in north Mississippi where the tomatoes are piled high, the prices are honest, and people actually drive out of their way just to stop in. No fancy signage, no trendy branding, just fresh fruits and vegetables the way markets used to be. It is...
homenewsnow.com
Mark Weber out as president and CEO of Southern Motion
PONTOTOC, Miss. — Mark Weber has parted ways with Man Wah Group as president and chief executive officer of subsidiary Southern Motion. Man Wah USA Managing Director Gabriele Natale said that Weber left the upholstery manufacturer just over a week ago and is currently pursuing other opportunities. Weber has...
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MSU faculty member appointed to EPA Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee
STARKVILLE, Miss.— Sources from a press release say that Mississippi State’s Whitney Crow is a new appointee to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee, giving the state’s agriculture sector a voice in national discussions about environmental policy and its impact on farmers and rural areas.