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JULY 1: All of the Mississippi laws going into effect today

WLOX - Mississippi · July 1, 2025

BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Several new Mississippi laws are in effect as of July 1, 2025. These are laws that were passed during the 2025 Legislative Session. The changes range from eliminating state income tax to naming a state vegetable. House Bill...

Faith and family come together in Abigail and Aaron Reller’s flourishing art business

inRegister - Louisiana · July 1, 2025

For Abigail and Aaron Reller, creating art for their home that felt meaningful and intentional turned into a mission to create the same for others. Through their business, Abigail Reller Art, the pair infuses religion and family into art pieces...

Eye On Illinois: Wisconsin pot purchases boosting market on our side of Cheddar Curtain

Sauk Valley - Illinois ·

Many years ago, a friendly Chamber of Commerce executive patiently explained the concept of retail leakage. At the time, we both worked in Clinton, Iowa, which had one tiny Ace Hardware store but not much else in terms of home improvement...

Mississippi Executes the Longest-Serving Man on Death Row

Gazebo Gazette - Mississippi · June 27, 2025

by SOPHIE BATES, Associated Press PARCHMAN (AP) — The longest-serving man on Mississippi’s death row was executed Wednesday, nearly five decades after he kidnapped and killed a bank loan officer’s wife in a violent ransom scheme. Richard Gerald...

A Major Economic Impact

Delta Business Journal - Mississippi · July 1, 2025

When the Juke Joint Festival was launched twenty-two years ago, downtown Clarksdale was a quiet place. There were quite a few empty storefronts. Contrast that to this year from April 10-13 when visitors from at least twenty-six international...

Jackson ranked among nation’s most stressed cities

WAPT 16 - Mississippi · July 9, 2025

Jackson is feeling the pressure.A new report from WalletHub ranks the Mississippi capital as the 10th most stressed city in America for 2025, based on a comparison of more than 180 cities across 39 stress-related metrics.While Jackson residents...

UMN researchers: More nature, less concrete to control Mississippi River flooding

Sahan Journal - Minnesota · July 1, 2025

Stay informed. Sign up for Sahan Sunday, our weekly newsletter with Minnesota news you need to know. This story is provided to you free of charge. We’re glad you're here! If fair, free journalism matters to you, please support us! The concrete...

Five essential restaurants to complete your beach trip

Tallahassee Democrat - Florida ·

Five seafood restaurants along Florida's Gulf Coast offer fresh catches and scenic views. Angelo's Seafood Restaurant in Panacea has been serving seafood with Greek influences since 1945. The Blue Parrot on St. George Island offers beachside...

OPINION | The One Door program could be the key to unlocking Louisiana's economic prosperity

The Livingston Parish News - Louisiana ·

Leah Long | Louisiana and Mississippi State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business Louisiana’s diverse economy—ranging from healthcare to manufacturing—offers high-paying career opportunities. Yet, the state faces serious...

Mississippi Lottery Mississippi Match 5, Cash 3 results for June 26, 2025

The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi ·

The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at June 26, 2025, results for each game: Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from June 26 drawing 01-04-05-10-16 Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and...

Lt. Gov. Hosemann names appointees to Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Board

The Meridian Star - Mississippi · July 8, 2025

Published 6:12 pm Tuesday, July 8, 2025 Jackson, Miss.— Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has named Allison Crews and Rick Webster as his appointments to the Mississippi Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund Board of Trustees, which is tasked with furthering the...

Sweeping tax reform takes effect Tuesday in Mississippi

FOX 13 - Tennessee ·

MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Expect to pay more for gas but less for groceries in Mississippi. "I'm excited for it," said Viante Pendleton, a Southaven shopper. "Might have to get me a bike!" laughed Telesha Office, a Tunica resident. Starting Tuesday,...

$236 million expansion highlights historic move for MS company

The Clarion Ledger - Mississippi ·

Howard Industries is investing $236.95 million to expand operations across three Mississippi counties. The expansion will create 450 jobs and help meet the growing demand for power. The Mississippi Development Authority is supporting the project...

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Mississippi County in week ending June 21?

SE Missouri News · June 30, 2025

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Mississippi County selling...

Mississippi Power shares resources and tips for lowering energy bill in the summer

WXXV 25 - Mississippi · June 26, 2025

Kaila Moran Griffith with Mississippi Power joins us in studio. She’s here to share tips and resources to create better energy habits and save money on your energy bill in the process. The company offers rebates, online resources and energy saving...

Roundup: AI in Mississippi / Tariffs / Gulf lease sale

Greater Baton Rouge Business Report - Louisiana · June 30, 2025

Nvidia agreement: Mississippi recently became the latest state to sign an agreement with Nvidia to advance the adoption of artificial intelligence efforts statewide. The memorandum of understanding, which did not provide many details, is intended...

Mississippi executes longest-serving man on death row for ’76 killing

The Antelope Valley Press - California · June 26, 2025

PARCHMAN, Miss. (AP) — The longest-serving man on Mississippi’s death row was executed Wednesday, nearly five decades after he kidnapped and killed a bank loan officer’s wife in a violent ransom scheme. Richard Gerald Jordan, a 79-year-old Vietnam...

Business Brief: Camgian honored as ‘AI Company of the Year’

The Dispatch - Mississippi · June 26, 2025

By Dispatch Staff Report • 5 hours ago • 1 min to read Mississippi Small Business Development Center Network has awarded its inaugural AI Company of the Year award to Starkville-based technology firm Camgian. Camgian is being recognized for...

Florida Man Washed $10 Million in Drug Money Through Nevada, Mississippi Casinos

Casino.org · June 30, 2025

Posted on: June 30, 2025, 02:56h. Last updated on: June 30, 2025, 03:04h. Cocaine network spanned multiple years and multiple states Casinos used to launder millions in drug proceeds Guilty plea includes asset forfeiture, possible life sentence A...

Lola Peck named to spring 2025 chancellor's honor roll at the University of Mississippi

Mainstreet News - Georgia ·

Lola Peck, of Braselton was named to the University of Mississippi's Spring 2025 honor roll lists. Peck, majoring in Communication Sciences/Disorders, was named to the chancellor's honor roll, which is reserved for students who earn a semester GPA...