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HII’s Ingalls Shipbuilding Hosts Mississippi Educators to Strengthen Workforce Pipelines
PASCAGOULA, Miss., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII’s (NYSE: HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding division recently concluded its third annual educator externship, hosting 15 educators from school districts across the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The...

Critter Control, the Nation’s Largest Nuisance Wildlife Removal Company, Announces the Opening of its Newest Franchise Location in Hattiesburg, Mississippi
HATTIESBURG, Miss., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Critter Control, an industry leader in the humane removal of nuisance wildlife, is pleased to announce the opening of its newest franchise location in Hattiesburg, Mississippi today. The...

Kirby Corporation Announces Date for 2025 Second Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Webcast
HOUSTON, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kirby Corporation ("Kirby") (NYSE: KEX) will announce its 2025 second quarter results at 6:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time (“CDT”) on Thursday, July 31, 2025. This announcement will be followed by an...

From Bay St. Louis to UCSF: Local Doctor’s Fellowship Win Becomes Living Legacy of The 15 White Coats
New Orleans-based co-founder marks milestone as Essence Festival spotlights Black excellence NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. Sydney Labat, a Mississippi-born physician and co-founder of the national...

National Health Care Fraud Takedown Results in 324 Defendants Charged in Connection with Over $14.6 Billion in Alleged Fraud
Largest Justice Department Health Care Fraud Takedown in History More than Doubles Prior Record of $6 Billion The Justice Department today announced the results of its 2025 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, which resulted in criminal charges...

CRB names Chris Walker company’s new Chief Legal Officer
Kansas City, Mo., June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CRB, a leading provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, construction, and consulting services for the life sciences and food and beverage industries, has appointed Christopher Walker as...

Mississippi Department of Employment Security Launches Pilot Partnership with Tallo to Expand Career Connections for Veterans in Defense Manufacturing
For Immediate Release Date: June 12, 2025 JACKSON, MS – The Mississippi Department of Employment Security (MDES) has entered a partnership with Tallo, a national platform that connects talent with opportunity. The initiative aims to strengthen...

2nd Annual Alton Midwest Nationals Returns July 18-20, 2025 — F1 Powerboats and Riverfront Thrills Return to Alton, IL
ALTON, IL, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Get ready for the return of Formula 1 Powerboat Championship Series racing presented by Simmons Hanly and Conroy national law firm, when this highly anticipated event returns to the...

Stronger Messaging and a Sharper Value Proposition Drive Recovery of Brand Trust for Utilities
LIVONIA, Mich., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new Cogent Syndicated report from Escalent finds that, for the first time since 2021, midyear utility Brand Trust has improved. As utilities work to strengthen their reputations and sharpen their...

Mississippi Lottery Ending 8 Scratch-Off Games
Games’ 2nd Chance Promotional Drawing Will Award More Than $1 Million in Prizes JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation today announced the official end-date and the 2nd Chance promotional drawing date for eight scratch-off games....

Mississippi Match 5 Makes a Millionaire
Largest Jackpot in Game’s History Claimed in Wednesday Night Drawing JACKSON, Miss. — One lucky Mississippi Lottery player is waking up $1.2 million richer after winning the largest – and first ever seven-figure – Mississippi Match 5 jackpot in...

Mississippi Braces for Sahara Dust Storm
JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, June 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the Sahara dust plume travels across the Atlantic and moves into the southeastern United States, Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic is advising residents to take precautions,...

CN to Invest $75 Million in Mississippi to Build Capacity and Power Sustainable Growth
HOMEWOOD, Ill., June 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CN (TSX: CNR) (NYSE: CNI) announced today plans to invest approximately $75 million in Mississippi, as part of its 2025 capital investment program. This investment will support track maintenance...

Great Lakes Announces Receipt of Four Dredging Awards including Woodside Louisiana LNG
HOUSTON, June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Corporation ("Great Lakes" or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: GLDD), the largest provider of dredging services in the United States, announced today the receipt of four work awards. The...

Bennie Foster Jr. Launches 'ReIMAGINE Mississippi' Initiative to Engage Voters Across MS-02
Let's ReIMAGINE Mississippi Together! JACKSON, MS, UNITED STATES, June 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- For IMMEDIATE Release: “Bennie Foster Jr. Launches 'ReIMAGINE Mississippi' Initiative to Engage Voters Across MS-02" The Bennie Foster Jr....

State Receives $9.7 Million in Mississippi Lottery Proceeds Funds for May
Mississippi Match 5 Jackpot Hit Again in Columbus JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation has completed its May transfer to the state, sending $9,727,253.65 directly to the Education Enhancement Fund. This brings the total amount...

Dr. B Dental Solutions Ranks #62 on Inc. Magazine’s 2025 Fastest-Growing Southeast Companies List
Innovative oral care brand earns prestigious spot with its ADA-accepted denture care system, empowering millions of Americans living with dentures. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Dr. B Dental Solutions, a...

TSS Solutions welcomes inaugural Mississippi State engineering interns
Company's partnership with MSU is leveraging AI and machine learning to address next-generation challenges. MELBOURNE, FL, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- TSS Solutions, an Acorn Capital Management Company, kicked off its...

Bank OZK Announces Date for Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Release and Conference Call
LITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bank OZK (the “Bank”) (Nasdaq: OZK) expects to report its second quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Management’s comments on the second quarter of 2025...

Walker Poultry Trailers Earns Recognition from Leading Poultry Companies for Durability and Dependability
PHILADELPHIA, MS, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In the competitive world of live poultry transport, equipment performance is non-negotiable. That’s why poultry producers across major poultry-producing states—including North...