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Handshake economy still holds in small-town U.S. and Canada, survey finds
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Advance Funds Network surveyed 3,005 small business owners to find where verbal agreements and handshakes still carry business weight in 2026. Greeneville, Tennessee, and Dawson Creek, British Columbia, topped the U.S. and Canadian lists of the…
SR1 summer camp serves 150 Mississippi students with STEM and college prep
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SR1’s 14th annual College Preparatory & STEM Academy Summer Camp is underway at Millsaps College in Jackson, reaching more than 150 scholars from Central Mississippi at no cost to families.
Acres expands 2026 agriculture accelerator for small and mid-sized businesses
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Acres launched its 2026 cohort with a broader sponsor network and a continued focus on supplier readiness, certification and long-term growth.
Gulf Coast industrial boom lifts demand for workforce housing
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Expansion in LNG, energy and infrastructure projects across Texas and Louisiana is pushing more employers and contractors to look for scalable housing options.
Seasonal weather can strain commercial HVAC systems
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Commercial HVAC systems in Louisiana and Mississippi face different seasonal pressures, from summer humidity and winter cold snaps to spring storms and year-round roof exposure.
Crescent Sotheby’s adds veteran agent Muriel Palmgren
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Crescent Sotheby’s International Realty has added Muriel Palmgren, a Greater New Orleans real estate veteran with more than 16 years of experience.
A&R Group opens 98-room Hampton Inn in Gulfport
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A&R Group has opened Hampton Inn by Hilton Gulfport, a new 98-room hotel on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast.
Maureen Hughes featured on Close Up Radio for true-crime investigations
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Retired bodyguard, private investigator and author Maureen Hughes was featured on Close Up Radio in an interview aired June 25. The interview highlighted her books and decades of casework tied to mob history, political killings and other cold…
Akima Intra-Data quality control manager Tabatha Thompson recognized for leadership and service
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Tabatha Thompson, a Quality Control Manager at Akima Intra-Data in Biloxi, Mississippi, is being highlighted for her work in government contracting, compliance, and operational oversight.
Fluorite market to reach $5.9 billion by 2033
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Allied Market Research says the global fluorite market was worth $3.6 billion in 2023 and is on track to hit $5.9 billion by 2033, driven by demand from the chemical industry and mining advances.
HVAC tune-ups aim to prevent seasonal system failures
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Routine HVAC maintenance can help heating and cooling systems handle peak summer and winter demand, especially in Louisiana and Mississippi where heat, humidity and seasonal swings strain equipment.
Indoor air quality systems gain traction in homes and workplaces
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Homeowners, business operators and facility managers are paying more attention to indoor air quality as buildings get tighter and people spend more time indoors.
Gulf of America Alliance backs six projects with $2.2 million in NOAA funding
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The Gulf of America Alliance is funding six new projects across the Gulf region with $2.2 million from NOAA’s Office for Coastal Management.
Lhoist leads fragmented limestone market as carbon capture gains ground
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Lhoist Group led global limestone sales in 2024 with a 4% share, according to The Business Research Company, as the market remained highly fragmented.
How ductless mini-split systems work in homes
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Ductless mini-split systems are gaining traction in residential heating and cooling because they deliver targeted comfort without traditional ductwork.
Nexford University opens enrollment in all 50 states
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Nexford University says working adults in every U.S. state can now enroll in its accredited online business, technology and AI degrees.
Thriller Harmless lands at JXN Film Festival
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Panther Pictures’ independent feature Harmless has been selected for the JXN Film Festival in Jackson, Mississippi, running July 26-31, 2026. The film’s festival slot follows coverage in Super 8 Magazine and puts the small-format thriller in front…
New report ranks state lawmakers on public education support
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The Network for Public Education has released a new state-by-state report on how lawmakers support public schools, with North Carolina near the bottom and only Nebraska and Vermont earning A grades.
CapturePoint promotes Kris Roberson to president and COO
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CapturePoint has named Kris Roberson president and chief operating officer as the Allen, Texas-based carbon management company looks to expand its EOR, CO2 infrastructure and carbon capture business.
Former Ole Miss chancellor reflects on leadership, inclusion and conscience
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Former University of Mississippi Chancellor Dan Jones is using a new memoir to revisit his 2015 removal from the post and the values that shaped his career in medicine and higher education.
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