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Sprint Mart Expands Foodservice and Technology Across Its Stores

The chain is growing its proprietary foodservice brands, enhancing loyalty programs and investing in self-checkout and digital tools. Foodservice is a major focus for Ridgeland, Miss.-based Sprint Mart. “Our flagship proprietary foodservice brand is our local favorite Chix chicken. Also, a year and a half ago, we launched our proprietary...

Ridgeland, MS · 25d

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Businessman Thomas Duff speaks at Lamar County Republican Dinner

LAMAR COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - One of Mississippi’s most prominent businessmen and a possible 2027 governor candidate spoke to Lamar County Republicans Tuesday night. Thomas Duff, co-founder and co-owner of Duff Capital Investors, was the keynote speaker for the Lamar County Republican Dinner at Canebrake Country Club. Duff spoke...

Lamar County, MS · 24d

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Harvest season underway for peanut growers in South Mississippi

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - Another peanut harvest season is underway in South Mississippi, but it’s coming a little late this year. Normally, peanut growers would be nearly finished harvesting their crop. But this year, many are only about a quarter of the way through. That’s because planting season...

Mississippi · 25d

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Entergy tackles power plant labor shortage with Mississippi training program

Building new power plants takes more than turbines and steel. It takes skilled workers — and Entergy is finding them close to home. A workforce training initiative launched by Kiewit subsidiary, The Industrial Company (TIC) has graduated nearly 100 workers since January to support the utility’s expanding power generation portfolio in Mississippi.

Mississippi · 25d

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Diesel prices squeeze truck drivers’ budgets

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) — For truck drivers, high diesel prices are cutting into every mile on the road. Jamal Martin said one stop at the pump can quickly become a major expense. “Almost $200 on a half a tank,” Martin said. Martin is passing through Mississippi on his...

Mississippi · 25d

Mississippi Today

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AccelerateMS seeks $2.5M budget increase to expand staff and workforce programs

The request comes as the state prepares for thousands of jobs to open in the next decade.

Mississippi · 24d

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Tennessee, Mississippi Credit Union Groups Unveil New Name

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—The newly merged Tennessee and Mississippi credit union trade associations have unveiled a new name, AnchorPoint Credit Union Association, creating a unified advocacy organization representing more than 175 credit unions serving 3.5 million members across the two states. The Tennessee Credit Union League, founded in 1934, and Mississippi...

Tennessee · 25d

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Rooms To Go adds Avocado mattresses to stores in 10 states

SEFFNER, Fla. – Top 100 Rooms To Go is expanding its mattress lineup with Avocado Green Mattress, bringing the organic sleep brand’s adult and children’s products to more than 160 showrooms across 10 states. The partnership gives Avocado a broader retail footprint while adding organic mattresses and...

Mississippi · 24d

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Rocket launch lights up the South Mississippi sky

SpaceX rocket launch from Florida early Tuesday morning lit up the sky in several states, including Mississippi.

Mississippi · 25d

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AccelerateMS launches paid workforce training program, awards $556,200 to Three Rivers

JACKSON — AccelerateMS has launched a new statewide workforce development program aimed at helping Mississippians gain paid, hands-on job experience while preparing for careers in high-demand industries. The Mississippi Industry Experience Program, or MIEP, will connect workers with employers offering structured, paid training opportunities in fields such as advanced...

Mississippi · 26d

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Southern Company's Experienced Storm Response Teams, Advanced Storm Intelligence Technologies Drive Power Restoration Following Hurricane Isaias

Southern Company teams are restoring power across Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi following Hurricane Isaias, leveraging the scale of the company's system and experienced teams while utilizing advanced storm intelligence technologies, including AI, to help return service to customers safely and as quickly as possible. The company's electric utilities - Alabama...

Alabama · 25d

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5 Heir Property Rules That Cost Mississippi Families Their Land

Mississippi families don’t need a bad decision, a bankruptcy, or a lost court case to lose land they’ve held for generations. One skipped step is all it takes. Thousands of acres across Mississippi are already tied up that way, according to Mississippi State University Extension. These are the...

Mississippi · 10-05

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Farm Families of Mississippi Shares Ways to Support Local Farmers

JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Jon Kalahar of Farm Families of Mississippi visited Studio 3 to share how Mississippians can support the state’s farmers. One way is by purchasing an Ag Tag at a county tax collector’s office. Farm Families of Mississippi says proceeds from Ag Tag sales directly benefit the campaign.

Mississippi · 26d

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Electric crews respond to downed trees, power lines from Isaias remnants

COLUMBUS, Miss. (WTVA) — 4-County Electric had crews out responding to the remnants of Hurricane Isaias as it moved through the area this weekend. We saw a few downed trees and power lines, especially in Lowndes County and Alabama. 4-County CEO Brian Clark said the company was preparing to...

Lowndes County, MS · 27d

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Louisiana, Mississippi borrowers face steepest tax hikes on student debt relief

Some forgiven federal student loans again count as income, and Louisiana and Mississippi residents could see the steepest tax increases, according to a new report from a nonprofit borrower advocacy group. Federal student loan borrowers on income-driven repayment (IDR) plans can have their remaining debt canceled after 20, 25 or...

Louisiana · 24d

WLOX

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Rocket launch lights up the South Mississippi sky

Mississippi · 25d

Main Street Dollars

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The credit union for City of Jackson and Hinds County employees closed September 30, after regulators put it in conservatorship on May 6

Jackson Area Federal Credit Union, chartered in 1953 to serve City of Jackson and Hinds County employees in Mississippi, no longer exists as a separate institution. The National Credit Union Administration announced on September 30, 2026 that the credit union was closed and that Five Star Credit Union, based in Dothan, Alabama, had taken over […]

Jackson, MS · 10-06

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Hardy Reed ranks No. 86 on CNBC list

Hardy Reed, a financial advisory firm with offices in Oxford, Madison and Tupelo, has been ranked No. 86 on CNBC’s Financial Advisor 100 list for 2026. The firm manages $2.8 […]

Oxford, MS · 26d

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Southern Company's Experienced Storm Response Teams, Advanced Storm Intelligence Technologies Drive Power Restoration Following Hurricane Isaias

Alabama · 25d

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Alo Yoga to Open Massive Distribution Center in Mississippi

Alo Yoga is planning to open a 1.2-million-square-foot distribution and fulfillment center in Southaven, MS. The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) said the project represents a corporate investment of nearly $176 million and more than 400 new jobs for DeSoto County. The Los Angeles-based activewear firm is moving into an existing...

Southaven, MS · 26d

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