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Construction underway for new $140,000,000 county jail
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Sitework is almost complete on the property in Jackson where the new Hinds County Detention Center will be built. “The major sitework is about 97 percent complete,” said Robert Graham of District 1, who serves as president of the Hinds County Board of Supervisors. Construction on phase one of the project is anticipated to begin this fall. The new facility will be built on…
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Krilakis Greek Gyros, Salads & Burgers to open second location in Clinton
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Krilakis has exciting news! We are happy to announce we will be opening our second location in the quaint Ole Towne area of Clinton, MS! Our targeted opening date is December 1st. Thank you to Mayor Phil Fisher, Tim Parkman, Ti Garner and many others for all of your help in this endeavor.
Thank you for supporting Krilakis in Ridgeland & we look forward to serving the Clinton Community!
#ClintonMS #oldetownclinton #GreekFood
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Ergon breaks ground on $85 million headquarter expansion in Flowood
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Ergon, the international oil company founded and headquartered in Mississippi, is growing again.
The company was joined by Mississippi leaders and stakeholders on Tuesday, July 30 to break ground on an expansion of its Flowood headquarters. An extra 200 jobs will be created in the $85 million expansion, which will double the current size of the headquarters.
Governor Tate Reeves was in attendance, noting the growth of Ergon after starting with just two employees when it was founded in 1954:
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From 2 employees in Jackson to over 4,000 worldwide - Ergon is a Mississippi staple and an amazing example of the American Dream in action.
Enjoyed getting to help them celebrate the groundbreaking on their major new headquarters expansion today!
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The family-owned and operated business was founded by Leslie Hampton and now serves customers in more than 90 countries worldwide. The groundbreaking follows last year’s announcement of a $147 million expansion at the Port of Vicksburg.
The expansion is projected to be completed within one year.
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Starkville-based Camgian awarded $55 million contract from the U.S. Army
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Starkville-based software company Camgian has been awarded $55 million to develop kill chain automation technologies for the U.S. Army.
According to a news release, the grant will support the development of innovative approaches to improve sensor and survivability and reduce warfighter cognitive overload. “Kill chain” describes the process the military uses to attack targets in battlespace.
“Winning on today’s battlefield is about closing kill chains faster than our adversaries,” Camgian CEO Dr. Gary Butler said. “This contract affords us the opportunity to work closely with the Army’s Integrated Air and Missile Defense community to deliver new capabilities that enable our warfighters to fight at machine speed.”
The goal for Camgian is to utilize its Reactor kill chain automation and other expertise to deliver new automated capabilities to improve the effectiveness of the Army’s existing air and missile defense systems against rapidly evolving aerial threats. Key focuses will include enhancing the resilience of sensor and effector networks in contested environments and automating critical decision-making processes to increase the speed and accuracy of threat engagement.
“We are excited to bring our innovative approaches to the forefront of the Army’s IAMD mission,” Camgian Product Technical Manager Kevin Martin said. “Our goal is to enhance the sensor survivability and streamline the kill chain process, providing the Army with faster and more reliable decision-making capabilities. This project represents a significant step forward in modernizing our defense infrastructure.”
The $55 million contract is the largest Camgian has ever received. The release added that the Army plans to develop and deploy advanced solutions from Camgian over the next several years.
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Bozeman Road improvements anticipated to start in early fall
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Work to improve Bozeman Road is expected to get under way in early fall. “We hope to get orange barrels out and for work to start in the next month, month and half,” said Tim Bryan, the engineer for Madison County. The Madison County Board of Supervisors awarded the contract for Phase I of the project to Hemphill Construction on July 15. The contract came in at $38,626,968. The bid…
https://www.northsidesun.com/bozeman...?e_term_id=120
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Area schools use summer break to improve facilities and technology updates
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The summer break provides schools time to undertake maintenance tasks and other projects that would be more difficult when classes are in session. Freshley painted walls, newly repaired parking lots and technology upgrades are among improvements students at metro area schools will find when they return for the 2024-2025 academic year. Christ Covenant School Richard Henley,…
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Staple Food & Drink coming to Cleveland
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Southern-inspired eatery Staple Food & Drink is coming to Cleveland, Mississippi later this year. The restaurant owner says it will offer delicious, inspired dining experience as it highlights the best of the Delta through a contemporary lens.
Located on 215 Cotton Row in the heart of Cleveland, the restaurant will feature 72 seats in the main dining room and 28 seats in a small outdoor patio area.
Aiming to blend the cultures of the Delta, Staple Kitchen & Bar’s chef-driven concept will put a modern twist on traditional southern cuisine while providing a casual yet lively experience for diners. The unique dining menu will feature seasonal, locally sourced ingredients alongside a curated beverage program featuring playful cocktails, craft beer and an extensive wine list.
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Renasant Corporation, The First Bancshares tie the knot
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The Mississippi-based bank merger is a $1.2 billion transaction.
At the first of the year, two Mississippi-based bank competitors will unite to become a stronger player in southeastern banking operations.
Tupelo-based Renasant Corporation and Hattiesburg-based The First Bancshares will unite to become a six-state southeastern banking franchise with approximately $25 billion in total assets, $18 billion in total loans, and $21 billion in total deposits, as of June 30.
The merger, unanimously approved by both banks, was announced July 29 as part of all-stock transaction valued at $1.2 billion, based on Renasant’s July 26 closing stock price. The First’s shareholders will receive one share of Renasant for each one held, valuing the lender at $37.09 per share. It represents a 20.4 percent premium to The First’s Friday close. Also, all options of The First will be cashed out at their in-the-money value at closing.
After the July 26 bell, The First’s shares ascended 5.7 percent, while Renasant shares dropped 1 percent.
Renasant, established in 1904, has about $17.5 billion in total assets and operates 185 banking, lending, mortgage and wealth management offices in Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, and the Carolinas.
The First brings to the table $8 billion in total assets, $5.3 billion in total loans, and $21 billion in total deposits, as of June 30, and 111 branches across Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Louisiana.
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If the deal falls through under certain circumstances, The First is liable for a $40 million termination fee.
Distinctly, Renasant priced a public offering of 6.3 million shares at $32 per share to raise $200 million. The merger is expected to have a positive long-term impact on Renasant’s key profitability and operating ratios.
Renasant CEO Mitch Waycaster pointed out that both banks have expanded “into some of the most dynamic, fastest-growing markets in the southeast.”
“Together, we create a more valuable company with the meaningful scale needed to compete in today’s operating environment,” he said.
M. Ray “Hoppy” Cole, CEO of The First, who will join Renasant as a senior executive vice president and board member, said The First has always operated with a community-first mindset, building strong, trust-based relationships with our clients and the markets we serve.
“Going forward, we’re excited for our customers, bankers, and shareholders to experience our next chapter as we join Renasant and form a leading southeast regional bank with the scale and capabilities of a larger bank, while maintaining the community bank touch our customers have come to expect,” Cole said.
In connection with the announcement of the merger, Renasant revealed its adoption of a Community Benefit Plan. Under this plan, effective upon merger completion, Renasant is committed to an $10.3 billion, five-year plan to advance economic growth, access to financial services, and inclusion in Renasant’s and The First’s combined footprint.
https://magnoliatribune.com/2024/07/...-tie-the-knot/
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Asylum Hill PROJECT: A Hospital’s History
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A push for progress on one of the state’s most prestigious medical facilities unearthed, quite literally, a reminder of a dark past. The subject matter brought back to life was one that was often discussed behind closed doors, shielding family secrets or even the stigma and misperception that came with mental illness. There was once “madness in Mississippi.” And a construction…
https://www.yazooherald.net/asylum-h...?e_term_id=868
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City, county partner together to clean site
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For the past four years, the site of the former Federal Compress has remained in rubble following a devastating fire. The property passed through several “clean-up” efforts by the former city administration. But a current partnership could finally clean-up the lot while providing something in return. The city of Yazoo City and Yazoo County have joined forces to tackle the…
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HYDE-SMITH PROMOTES MISS. RURAL HEALTH, CAREER TRAINING IN LABOR-HHS FUNDING BILL
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Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY2025 Labor, HHS & Education Appropriations Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday joined her colleagues on the Senate Appropriations Committee to approve a funding bill that will support Mississippi’s rural health and job training initiatives.
The FY2025 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education (Labor-HHS) Appropriations Bill, approved on a 25-3 vote, would provide funding for a broad range of federal social programs. Hyde-Smith used her position on the Labor-HHS Appropriations Subcommittee to promote rural health and education programs in Mississippi.
“Mississippi is truly working to be proactive in addressing the challenges facing heath care delivery in rural areas and in ramping up career training, and I’ve worked to position this important bill to aid in those endeavors,” Hyde-Smith said. “I am committed to working with the committee to advance this bill toward enactment later this year.”
Hyde-Smith supported increased funding for Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) rural health programs, including the Rural Hospital Stabilization grants program that helps enhance the financial viability of rural hospitals. She also supported the inclusion of language in the bill that directs the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) to solicit applications for the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Program.
The bill provides $5.0 million to continue support for Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Office of Rural Health, which was established through Hyde-Smith’s efforts during the FY2023 appropriations process. The CDC Office of Rural Health is charged with coordinating rural health efforts across CDC programs, and developing a strategic plan for rural health.
Hyde-Smith said she believes Mississippi can benefit from increased funding for the U.S. Department of Education Career and Technical Education grant program, and elsewhere in the bill secured funding for specific projects and initiatives in Mississippi.
Among the items of interest in the FY2025 Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill for Mississippi are:
$5.2 Million for the Cancer Research Lab, University of Mississippi Medical Center
$3.4 million for Excellence in Nursing Education, Mississippi Community College Board
$2.0 million for Aerial Applicator Operations Career Pathway, Delta State University
$1.5 million for Aviation Instruction Expansion, Hinds Community College
$600,000 for Career and Technical Education Expansion Project, Forrest County Agricultural High School District
$303,000 for Positively Advocating for Mental Health Success, Copiah-Lincoln Community College
The bill also includes increased funding for the Institutional Development Award (IDeA) program, administered by the NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences. Mississippi, as one of 23 states and Puerto Rico participating in this program, currently has nine active IDeA biomedical research awards totaling more than $17 million. (Click here to read about Hyde-Smith’s IDeA Reauthorization Act of 2024.)
The Labor-HHS Appropriations Bill is now available for consideration by the full Senate this fall. It adheres to the statutory caps on discretionary funding established under the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.
https://mageenews.com/hyde-smith-pro...-funding-bill/
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Continued Work on Water Lines in the City of Magee
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An area on Jadek Drive and near Millcreek is dealing with a back up of water/sewage.
Work began Monday to remedy the problem. The work will take several days to complete.
Large equipment is required to complete the task.
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Sign up for Pot Hole Patrol Tuesday & Wednesday
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The “Pot Hole Patrol” will be running Tuesday and Wednesday in the City of Magee.
#pothole, #CityofMagee, #publicworks, MageeNews.comTo sign up, call City Hall 601-849-3344.
Pot Hole Patrol is an opportunity for citizens to report pot holes on roads near their home or roads well traveled!
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Quite a platform in Mccomb
McComb’s old railroad coal chute is seen along the tracks and new passenger platform that is being completed near the depot. (Photo by Matt Williamson. Copyright 2024, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)
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The remnants of a campfire are seen near a homeless encampment beneath the Black Live Matter bridge as the new platform is seen in the background. (Photo by Matt Williamson. Copyright 2024, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)
New streetlamps line the platform. (Photo by Matt Williamson. Copyright 2024, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)
The platform runs beneath the Black Live Matter bridge. (Photo by Matt Williamson. Copyright 2024, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)
The platform extends south toward Michigan Avenue. (Photo by Matt Williamson. Copyright 2024, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)
A self-help book is seen near a homeless encampment beneath the bridge near the platform. (Photo by Matt Williamson. Copyright 2024, Emmerich Newspapers, Inc.)
Crews are continuing work on a new passenger platform at the McComb Railroad Depot. The platform is a massive structure extending north of the Black Live Matter Bridge connecting downtown to East McComb. When completed, it will extend south along the antique train display adjacent to the depot.
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