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Mississippi Students Succeed at National History Day
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
A group of Mississippi students have returned home winners after presenting their projects in the National History Day (NHD) competition in College Park, Maryland.
iQor Launches Major US Hiring Initiative, Creating More Than 1,300 Jobs Across North Carolina and Mississippi
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- iQor, a global leader in full-lifecycle customer experience business process outsourcing, today announced plans to create more than 1,300 jobs across Charlotte, North Carolina, and Meridian,...
RELEASE: Mississippi loses 2,300 manufacturing jobs under Trump, Reeves policies
Mississippi Democratic Party
TRUMP'S ECONOMY IS FAILING MISSISSIPPI: MANUFACTURING JOBS VANISH, COSTS SOAR, AND TRUMP ABANDONS HOUSING RELIEF New data shows Mississippi has lost 2,300 manufacturing jobs since Trump took office — as the Iran war, healthcare cuts, and a...
Mississippi presented with Gold Shovel Award for recent economic development successes
Mississippi Economic Development Council
Jun 23, 2026 - Governor's office Mississippi has been at the forefront of economic success in recent years, and has been recognized for reeling in high-dollar projects with a Gold Shovel Award.
Campers Celebrate End of Week One at Two Mississippi Museums with Variety Show
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
History came alive for area youth participating in the 2026 History Exploration Camp held at the Two Mississippi Museums.
Irby Celebrates 100 Years of Growth, Partnership and Industry Leadership
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Jackson, MS, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Irby, a Sonepar company and leading North American distributor of utility products and services, celebrated its 100th anniversary on June 18. The milestone marks a century of growth from a single...
Farmweek signs off after 49-year run
Mississippi State University Extension Service
STARKVILLE, Miss. -- During its 49-year run, Farmweek has been produced by the Mississippi State University Extension Service, but Artis Ford always considered it to belong to the people of Mississippi. “For the people who we featured on the...
Eric Hintz of the Smithsonian Institution Highlights Innovation in Mississippi for History Is Lunch
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
Smithsonian Institution Historian Eric Hintz recently delivered a presentation on innovation in Mississippi and around the country as part of the History Is Lunch series at the Two Mississippi Museums.
Mississippi Freedom Trail Marker Honoring Benjamin Brown Unveiled at Jackson State University
Visit Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. — Visit Mississippi, the Margaret Walker Center at Jackson State University, the Mississippi Humanities Council and community leaders, took part in the unveiling of a Mississippi Freedom Trail marker honoring slain civil rights...
Mississippi Awards EquipMS Grants to Strengthen Workforce Pathways for High-Demand Careers
Mississippi Office of Workforce Development
JACKSON, Miss. June 15, 2026 – Major industrial investments across Mississippi require a larger pipeline of skilled workers prepared for high-demand technical careers.
Ag Commissioner Andy Gipson Announces 2026 Entertainment, New Attractions Ahead of Patriotic Mississippi State Fair
Visit Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. – Commissioner of Agriculture and Commerce Andy Gipson announced Flo Rida as the headliner of the 2026 Mississippi State Fair, which runs October 8-18, as well as several new and special, patriotic attractions fairgoers can expect...
SR1’s 14th Annual Summer Camp Empowers Mississippi Students Through STEM, Leadership and College Readiness
EIN Presswire
More than 150 scholars from across Central Mississippi participate in a fully sponsored summer learning experience valued at $2,100 per student JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SR1's 14th Annual College Preparatory...
Limestone Market Strategic Landscape, Key Industry Participants, and Future Outlook
EIN Presswire
The Business Research Company's Limestone Market Strategic Landscape, Key Industry Participants, and Future Outlook LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, June 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- "The limestone market is dominated by a mix of global...
Clarksdale Attorney Christopher W. Winter Sworn In as President of the Mississippi Association for Justice
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Clarksdale, MS, June 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Friday, June 12, 2026, Christopher W. Winter took the gavel as the 63rd President of the Mississippi Association for Justice (MAJ). Winter is a member of Merkel & Cocke, P.A., a plaintiffs'...
The 737th Transportation Company takes a training mission operational at Operation Sentinel Justice
DVIDS - Georgia
CAMP SHELBY, Miss. — What began as a training evaluation using empty fuel tankers at Operation Sentinel Justice became something with real-world consequences: a Defense Logistics Agency tasking to move actual bulk fuel to three locations across...
Mississippi Heritage Trust Honors MDAH with three ‘Awards of Excellence’ during the America 250 Heritage Awards
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
MHT recognized retiring MDAH Director Katie Blount, longtime architectural historian Jennifer Baughn and the state agency’s work at Windsor Ruins The Mississippi Heritage Trust (MHT) has recognized 42 outstanding preservation projects,...
Mississippi REALTORS® Partners with Mississippi Home Corporation in Trusty 10 Plus 2 Program
Mississippi Home Corporation
Mississippi REALTORS® Partners with Mississippi Home Corporation in Trusty 10 Plus 2 Program Jackson, MS, June 11, 2026 — Today, Mississippi REALTORS® announced a new partnership with Mississippi Home Corporation (MHC) aimed at expanding...
Nissan Leads Mississippi Made Gallery Talk about Local Innovation
Mississippi Department of Archives and History
On Tuesday, June 9, Nissan representatives visited the Two Mississippi Museums for “Mississippi Made Gallery Talk: Innovation” in its Medgar and Myrlie Evers Exhibition Hall. Jake Garner, senior manager, purchasing, talked about the Canton Nissan...
Mississippi Lottery FY26 Transfer to State Nears $120 Million
Mississippi Lottery
Latest Wheel of Fortune Bonus Promotion Winners Announced JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation transferred $9.618 million to the state for the month of May, bringing total proceeds transferred during Fiscal Year 2026 to...
Travel South USA Launches a Dedicated Nordic Trade Engagement Program
EIN Presswire
Campaign targets Swedish and Norwegian travel agents with destination training about the American South and marks the expansion of Hablo into the Nordic market ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travel South USA, the...
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