News Archive
Highway 49 Project Should Transform Cities
12/01/21
RANKIN – The mayors of Florence and Richland both believe completion of the Highway 49 project will transform their cities aesthetically and attract new retail growth.
The Mississippi Department of Transportation ...
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Brandon Elementary was recognized nationally as an extraordinary school. Here’s why.
11/23/21
When Brandon Elementary School Principal Vallerie Lacey’s son was in the third grade, something happened that changed her as both a parent and an educator.
That change would...
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Entergy Mississippi Announces Largest Expansion of Renewable Power in State History
11/10/21
Company to add 1,000 MW of solar and other renewable energy; plan draws praise from governor, state’s public service commissioners
JACKSON, Mississippi—One of the biggest advantages...
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West Rankin Utility Plant Should be Operational by September
08/02/21
RANKIN – Since the spring of 2020, it seems there’s been nothing but bad news getting worse. But there is a monumental ray of optimism on the near...
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Hotel, Conference Center, Golf Course off to Hot Start
07/22/21
Flowood – Business is booming at Flowood’s latest upscale development.
The 200-room Sheraton Flowood Refuge Hotel and...
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Pearl Designated “Mississippi Main Street Community”
04/15/21
On Thursday, April 8 at 3 p.m., the Mississippi Main Street Association (MMSA) designated the City of Pearl as an official Mississippi Main Street community.
“The City of Pearl is...
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FLOWOOD’S NEWLY RENOVATED REFUGE GOLF COURSE OPENS APRIL 19TH
04/09/21
The Refuge Golf Course in Flowood will open to the public on Monday, April 19th. The newly renovated course provides a more playable layout with three new holes and returning...
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Southwest Airlines returns to Metro Jackson June 6
04/07/21
Mississippians making summer travel plans are considering Southwest Airlines as a thrifty alternative in 2021. Southwest jets return to serve Jackson Wiley Medgar Evers International Airport starting June 6.
After ceasing operations...
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Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern Agree to Combine to Create the First U.S.-Mexico-Canada Rail Network
03/25/21
Canadian Pacific Railway Limited (TSX: CP, NYSE: CP) (“CP”) and Kansas City Southern (NYSE: KSU) (“KCS”) today announced they have entered into a merger agreement, under...
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Trails at Quarry Park Officially Open
03/24/21
Brandon, MS – With the snip of a big, red ribbon, the trails at Quarry Park in Brandon are officially open.
Friday morning, people gathered to witness the opening of...
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