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Jim Flanagan retiring as CEO of Desoto County Economic Development Council
May 5, 2026 - Desoto County Tribune
If you look up the definition of economic development in the dictionary, it should probably say see Jim Flanagan. Flanagan... read more

Delta Utilities acquiring Spire Mississippi natural gas company
Apr 27, 2026 - wapt
Delta Utilities, a natural gas utility, announced that it has entered into an agreement with a subsidiary of Spire Inc.... read more

SBA Approves Mississippi’s 2025 HUBZone Expansion, Adding 26 New Governor-Designated Areas Through 2028
Apr 15, 2026 - SBA
Governor Tate Reeves Announces Expansion of HUBZone Opportunities for Mississippi Small Businesses Jackson, Miss. — Governor Tate Reeves today... read more

Health Sciences Complex at Hinds to Add 480 Training Seats for Mississippi’s Healthcare Workforce
Apr 8, 2026 - Accelerate MS
AccelerateMS is supporting an expansion of Health Sciences training capacity at Hinds Community College that will add hundreds of new... read more

CNC Technology Enhances Carpentry Training at Itawamba CTC
Apr 8, 2026 - Accelerate MS
Walking into the carpentry shop at the Itawamba Career & Technical Center feels less like entering a classroom and more... read more

Welding Competition Highlights Skilled Trades Pipeline for Mississippi Shipbuilding Industry
Apr 8, 2026 - Accelerate MS
A welding competition on Mississippi’s Gulf Coast is helping connect students with high-demand careers in the maritime and... read more

Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Final Proposal Approved
Apr 1, 2026
Mississippi received final federal approval for its comprehensive plan to expand broadband infrastructure to every area of the state that... read more

Opportunity Zone Nominations Now Open for Public Comments
Apr 1, 2026
The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) has initiated the process of identifying 101 eligible census tracts for Governor Tate Reeves' consideration as... read more

Defense technology leader General Atomics expanding operations in Shannon
Mar 4, 2026 - Mississippi Development Authority
Project represents corporate investment of more than $25 million Jackson, Miss. (March 3, 2026) – Defense technology company General Atomics is... read more

Pearl River flood control approved, Jackson area officials say
Feb 26, 2026 - Clarion- Ledger
A long-awaited flood control solution for the Pearl River is officially moving forward, local leaders and city officials... read more