Jabil plans nearly 2,200 jobs in Mississippi with new investment
Jabil is investing more than $119 million to open a new production facility in Marshall County, creating approximately 2,200 jobs, officials announced Tuesday.
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Hood Industries to close Wiggins plywood mill, affecting more than 250 workers
Hood Industries told employees it will wind down operations at its Wiggins plywood mill by the end of August, citing storm damage and the age of the 56-year-old facility, the company said.
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Survey responses show limited, uneven input on Mississippi’s $206M rural health plan
Mississippi’s application for $206 million in federal rural health funding relied on a short online survey and closed-door briefings, with most responses coming from hospitals and five counties, according to Mississippi Today and state testimony.
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All Mississippi special education teachers eligible for $2,000 bonus, lawmakers say
Lawmakers said a June letter clarifies that all full-time, licensed special education teachers in Mississippi qualify for a one-time $2,000 supplement after months of confusion.
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U.S. attorney denies racial bias in Jackson corruption case
U.S. Attorney Baxter Kruger states that allegations of racial targeting are unfounded in the Jackson bribery investigation involving Black officials. The case centers on corruption charges against local politicians and officials.
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Mississippi State Faces Tough Choices to Cut Linebacker Roster to Three
Brian Hadad outlines three legendary Bulldogs as Mississippi State pares a historically deep group of linebackers to three, the T&L Summer School piece said.
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Belgium defeats U.S. 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals
Belgium upset the United States 4-1 Monday at Lumen Field, ending the Americans’ World Cup run and advancing to the quarterfinals. Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as the Red Devils exposed U.S. defensive lapses.
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Former Jackson mayor, councilman plead guilty in federal bribery case
Former Mayor Chokwe Lumumba and ex-City Councilman Aaron Banks pleaded guilty Monday to conspiracy in a federal bribery probe, court records show. Their pleas come after former Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens changed his plea last week.
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Mississippi launches campaign to boost nursing workforce
Mississippi is rolling out a new marketing effort to attract more students and professionals to the nursing field amid staffing shortages.
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Trump rings opening bells from Oval Office as he promotes stock accounts for children
President Donald Trump rang the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq opening bells from the Oval Office Monday as he launched government-backed investment accounts for children and tied his presidency to recent market gains.
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