SemiSouth Laboratory equipment goes on auction block
For those looking to build a semiconductor and are searching for a potential great deal on some late-model manufacturing and testing equipment, there is good news coming out of the Golden Triangle....
View ArticleEdam cheese celebrates 75 years at Mississippi State
It could be argued that Fredrick Herman “F.H.” Herzer pulled off the greatest coup ever by any faculty member in the history of Mississippi State University. The scientist’s goal was to create a single...
View ArticleMost Southern cities see drop in unemployment rates
SOUTHERN U.S. — Unemployment rates fell in more than 80 percent of large U.S. cities in February from January, suggesting that strong hiring that month benefited the vast majority of the country. The...
View ArticleNon-residential contractors finally hear good news
While there has been a fair amount of good news lately about a rebound in homebuilding in Mississippi and across the U.S., commercial contractors have been waiting impatiently for a little sunshine to...
View ArticleRoad building chief frustrated by lack of highway funds
Mike Pepper had just stepped out of a meeting during yet another long legislative session. The frustration was evident in his voice. It hasn’t been very fun being executive director of the Mississippi...
View ArticleMayoral candidate's petition under scrutiny
MERIDIAN — An independent mayoral candidate in Meridian is fighting to keep his name on the June 4 general election ballot. The Meridian Star reports the candidacy of Walter Patton has been challenged...
View ArticleGovernor vetoes bill allowing transport of liquor through dry counties
JACKSON — Gov. Phil Bryant has vetoed a bill that would have allowed Mississippians to transport a limited amount of unopened alcohol through dry counties. Senate Bill 2526 was passed during the waning...
View ArticleFormer bank CEO pleads guilty to fraud, money laundering
BUDE — A former bank executive has pleaded guilty to bank fraud and money laundering. U.S. Attorney Gregory K. Davis and FBI Special Agent in Charge Daniel McMullen said Larry Barnette Hill, 58, of...
View ArticleHood Packaging wraps up acquisition from Wisconsin company
A Mississippi-based company is the new proud owner of a packaging operation. Bemis Company Inc. of Neenah, Wis., has completed the sale of its Paper Packaging Division. As previously announced, Bemis...
View ArticleRAISING AWARENESS — Lori Newcomb, family join fight against ovarian cancer
By WALLY NORTHWAY The family of the co-founder one of Mississippi’s most successful restaurants is in a fight against a life-threatening disease, and they are courageously going public with their...
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