Sanderson Farms, Inc. has been recognized by News- week magazine as one of America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2022. The prestigious list is presented by Newsweek and Statista, Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
A Laurel woman who had never thought she would own her own business has opened three at once.
Premier Sports Bar & Grill reopens as a tribute to Laurel High scholar
Mill continuing to flourish after huge fire in January
Free, smart parental controls software to be offered for consumer mobile communication devices
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved an amendment adding congressional authorization of the full five-state corridor expansion of Interstate-14 to the pending Bipartisan Infrastructure Package. The completed I-14 would run from Midland-Odessa, Texas through Laurel and end at Aug…
The Jones County Chamber of Commerce will host the Women In Business Forum on Aug. 24 at The Gables along with presenting sponsor Community Bank.
A pair from the Pine Belt are the newest members of the Board of Certified Court Reporters appointed by the Mississippi Supreme Court.
LL-C graphic designer recruits local artists for community project
Poultry producer’s stock soars amid rumors of merger with Wayne Farms
TrustCare Health hosted a grand opening on Wednesday at its new Laurel location at 1706 W. 10th St. TrustCare’s physicians and certified nurse practitioners treat illnesses and injuries ranging from allergic reactions, asthma, flu, sinus infections and sore throats to eye and ear infections,…
TEC is collaborating with the Federal Communications Commissions under the new Emergency Broadband Benefit program to help lower the cost of broadband service for eligible households during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic for a limited time.
TrustCare Health, the No. 1-rated walk-in health-care clinic in Mississippi, is making access to quality patient care in Jones County even more convenient with the opening of its newest location at 1706 W. 10th St. in Laurel. Joining TrustCare’s Highway 98 clinic in Hattiesburg, this marks t…
Downtown Bay Springs is next to be upgraded to TEC’s Fast Fiber Internet. Construction began in April and will be completed this summer. This is the third project of a seven-phase build-out across central Mississippi, with TEC investing just under ten million dollars in fiber internet infras…
C Spire Wireless is partnering with the Federal Communications Commission to offer qualifying consumers $50 off their wireless service for a limited time on select plans.
Mississippi Magazine’s annual Mercantile Mississippi will be Friday and Saturday at the new Mississippi Trade Mart in Jackson.
McLaurin Carpets in Soso had its grand reopening last Thursday after the store was heavily damaged more than a year ago in the Easter tornadoes. From left, Stacey Crandall, River Fowler, Justin McCarty, co-owner David McLaurin, Chad McLaurin, Terry McLaurin, Ted Brown, Ruth Compton, Cody Cra…
Chairman Dane Maxwell of the Mississippi Public Service Commission signed an order formally releasing $21.4 million to DE Fastlink, LLC, to bring high-speed internet service to more than 30,000 homes and businesses in its seven-county service area. DE Fastlink LLC a subsidiary of Dixie Elect…
Jones College’s new Online Workforce College has the potential to make the Ellisville institution and the state of Mississippi the workforce training hub for the world. The virtual workforce training developed at Jones is customizable to the business or individual’s needs. It also provides p…
The Ellisville State School Direct Support Employee of the Month winners for February were Malinda Bass of Laurel and Martha McDaniel of Laurel. Tinga Sullivan of Magee and Cassandra Brown of Seminary were also honored but are not pictured. ESS Director Rinsey McSwain presented the awards to…
The Family Dollar on South 16th Avenue in Laurel will have a grand re-opening of the renovated store on Saturday.
More than half of Mississippians, about 56 percent, have fewer than $1,000 in savings. What’s more, about 38 percent have no savings at all.
It was no April Fools’ Day joke — the Love’s Travel Stop celebrated its grand opening in Sandersville on Thursday morning.
Last year, more than 100 million Americans received an average tax refund of $2,869 deposited back in their bank accounts after filing their taxes. As millions of Americans await reimbursement from Uncle Sam, Magnolia State Bank has highlighted six tips for making the most of their tax refund.
By Gordon Fellows
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alfa Insurance honored its Laurel office with the 2020 Top Service Center Award for Mississippi during the company’s annual awards ceremony last month.
Ellisville State School Direct Support Employee of the Month winners for January were Helen McKeller of Laurel, James Watts of Lumberton and Megan Malone of Ovett. Michelle Dillon of Hattiesburg was also selected. “We are having to do the ceremony a little differently, but we appreciate all …
With Dixie Electric’s DE Fastlink bringing fiber-grade internet to rural Jones County, the company invited federal and state reps to its Laurel facility to discuss some fresh details.
JACKSON – Neel-Schaffer, Inc., announced that Anna Marie Chapman has been hired to fill the new role of director of Human Resources.
Chase Barnes and Jean Johnson have been promoted to vice president and commercial lender at The First. They joins the bank’s commercial lending team of Chase Blankenship, Marcus Robinson, Wes Rouse and Shawn Harris at the Midtown location in Hattiesburg.
Two line crews, three servicemen and the line construction supervisor headed to Taylorsville-based Southern Pine Electric to help restore power.
C Spire has been selected as one of the top mid-sized employers in the U.S. in 2021 by Forbes and Statista Inc., a world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.
Risher G. Caves has been elected to the Board of Commissioners of The Mississippi Bar.
The Mississippi Senate approved a bill this week that would expand connectivity and accessibility of reliable, high-speed Internet across the state, according to a press release from Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann’s office. Senate Bill 2798 allows energy companies to lease “dark fiber,” or fiber …
Plans put in place for even bigger ’21 and beyond
Massive new hatchery nearing completion, on target for March opening
Mackenzie Parker has joined The First as vice president and commercial lender. Parker joins the bank’s commercial lending team — Marcus Robinson, Wes Rouse, Shawn Harris and Chase Barnes — at the Midtown location in Hattiesburg.
Randy Smith, general manager of Dixie Electric Power Association, has won the annual J.C. Brown CEO Communication Leadership Award.
A Laurel man is one of six people promoted to vice president in the engineering firm, company officials announced.
TEC employees who have been with the company for 30 years were recognized recently. They are, front row from left, Donald Windham, Leonard Farrell, Teresa Odom and Margaret Carter; back row, Steve Drummond, John Rand and Stanley Downs. Also honored were Ricky Jones, James Purvis, Zachary Tu…
An Ellisville man will lead the industry that represents the most lucrative farming industry in the state.
TEC, a Bay Springs-based fiber broadband provider, will bring fast fiber internet to more than 23,000 families and businesses in rural Mississippi after being awarded more than $40 million to help reach that goal.
The Polkville Community in Smith County will soon enjoy the benefits of TEC’s new fiber broadband network. Construction is underway with crews installing fiber optic cable on Smith County Road 36.
Eighteen employees with 25 or more consecutive years of service to Ellisville State School were recently honored. The Employee Appreciation Program is made possible by employee fundraising efforts throughout the year.
More than $15 million has been infused into Mississippi's economy through unclaimed property returns since January, State Treasurer David McRae announced.
OXFORD – The Ole Miss Alumni Association announced elected officers for 2020-21 at its annual meeting Saturday as part of the University of Mississippi’s Homecoming activities. This year’s meeting was conducted outside in front of the Triplett Alumni Center to provide more space and social d…
In response to multiple major hurricanes and tropical storms wreaking havoc on communities across the Southeast, Sanderson Farms has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross to aid in ongoing recovery efforts. Sanderson Farms’ contribution will help the Red Cross provide food, emergency she…
Courtney Ladner, CPO, of Eye Care Associates in Laurel is the recipient of the 2020 Paraoptometric Community Service Award. The award is presented annually by the Mississippi Optometric Association to recognize significant contributions to the profession of optometry and the general public. …
Tiffany McElroy of Eye Care Associates in Laurel, is the 2020 Helen St. Clair Young Optometrist of the Year. The award is presented annually by the Mississippi Optometric Association to an optometrist who has been practicing for 10 years or fewer and recognize their contributions to the prof…
The annual I-59 Drive Thru Job Fair is now set for Nov. 5 at the South Mississippi Fairgrounds in Laurel from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
State Rep. Robin Robinson (R-Laurel) presented “Campaigning during a Pandemic” at the recent International Women’s Forum quarterly meeting.
