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Huntington Investing in Tupelo Operations to Renovate Centers
The Huntington National Bank is investing more than $21.1 million to renovate its data and information processing operations center in Tupelo. The project includes interior renovations on all three floors of Huntington’s Tupelo facility, exterior modifications designed to increase natural light, expanded parking and infrastructure upgrades. Additional improvements include electric vehicle chargers, solar panels, upgrades to the facility’s water and elevator systems and a new entrance.
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The 6 Mississippi Farmers Markets Where $25 Buys Baked Goods And A Bag Of Fresh Produce
Twenty-five dollars does not stretch far at most grocery stores anymore, but Mississippi farmers markets tell a different story. On a Saturday morning, that same money can fill a tote bag with ripe tomatoes and still leave room for a warm loaf of bread or a sweet treat. These six...
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Mississippi Made, Built for Better Sleep
Tupelo manufacturer Nest & Wild bets on quality, comfort and personal service to stand out in a crowded mattress market. While it can be hard to compete with cheap products from China and other countries, Brandon Jamison has found a niche market for quality mattresses manufactured in Tupelo sold under the brand name Nest & Wild, the in-house brand of Sandman Bedding.
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Students explore construction and skilled trades
TUPELO, Miss. (WTVA) – Hundreds of eighth-grade students got a hands-on look at their future careers in northeast Mississippi. The NEMS FORGE Your Path Career Expo brought students together for a day of exploring construction and skilled trades, giving them a chance to see what these industries have to offer.
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You Can Lose Track Of Time Wandering The 80-Plus Booths At This Sprawling Mississippi Antique Mall
Some places have a way of swallowing an afternoon whole, and this Tupelo shop is one of them. More than eighty booths sit under one roof here, each stocked by a different vendor with its own personality and stash of finds. Coins, primitives, furniture, and oddities from decades past all...
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Gulfport, Tupelo and Meridian lead Mississippi cities in hometown careers survey
STATEWIDE — Gulfport, Tupelo and Meridian led Mississippi cities in a resume.io survey of young adults who want to stay in or return to their hometowns to build careers, according to a release from the company. The survey reported that 43% of Mississippi respondents ages 18 to 35 wanted...
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Lumber manufacturer expands operations in Mississippi
MACON, Miss. (WJTV) – A lumber manufacturer will expand its sawmill operations in Macon, Mississippi. The project represents a corporate investment of more than $8.3 million. Barge Forest Products specializes in high-quality southern yellow pine lumber production, particularly longer timber lengths used for construction. The company is constructing a new facility to house a new […]
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Red Hills Mine Trials the Cat D11 XE
The new electric drive machine offers fuel economy and improved operator control, while reducing wear and tear on the engine. A coal mine operating among the pines in northern Mississippi has been testing a new electric drive model of the Cat D11 dozer. Participating in what Caterpillar refers to as a field follow for the Cat D11 XE, mine management, the operators and the local dealer say they are impressed with the new machine. The mine may not want to return the machine.
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Taylor International opens continental distribution center in Colón, Panama
CEO, Lex Taylor, of The Taylor Group Companies, traveled from Louisville, Mississippi, to lead the opening ceremony alongside the Taylor International team, dealers, and guests. The program included a ribbon-cutting and a guided tour of the warehouse. For customers, the benefit is uptime. Panama connects the world’s major shipping routes,...
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Zebra Marketing Acquires MnM Logos in Tupelo, MS
• Zebra Marketing (asi/365683) has acquired Tupelo, MS-based MnM Logos. • The deal follows Zebra’s recent acquisition of East Beach Specialties. Zebra Marketing Corporation (asi/365683) is gaining a foothold in the Mississippi market. The Mobile, AL-based distributor has acquired MnM Logos Inc., a Tupelo, MS-based distributor. Financial terms of...