While many Mississippians may be surprised to know the commercial fishing industry has an almost $100 million economic impact in the Magnolia State, they may be even more startled to know that, nationwide, the lucrative but dangerous business accounts for...
APEX Ammunition LLC, a Mississippi-based company, is expanding into a new manufacturing plant in Columbus. The project represents a corporate investment of nearly $4.45 million and will create 64 direct jobs. APEX Ammunition, which is relocating to a larger facility...
Lacey Harmon has lived in Macon, Mississippi, for most of her life, and she was ready to put down roots by purchasing a home. Now, with the support of a $15,000 Homebuyer Equity Leverage Partnership (HELP) subsidy from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB...
On Saturday, July 1st, Jeffery Simmons kicked off his first of four events in his hometown of Macon, MS, to host a Community Fun Day at Noxubee County Sportsplex. The day was filled with food, games, and fun activities for families and friends, including live...
by Tyler Wheat The Leslie Farrell Threadgill Lecture and Artist Series proudly presents an unforgettable evening of vocal performances with the Modern Gentlemen, America’s premier vocal group. The concert will take place Tuesday, July 25 at 7 p.m. at the Kossen...
by Tyler Wheat Eileen Collins, the first woman to pilot and command an American spacecraft, will be the featured speaker for Mississippi University for Women’s 2023 Welty Gala at 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20, at the Trotter Convention Center in downtown Columbus. Nora...
