Morning Business Report: September 26th, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report.
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Morning Business Report: September 25th, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report.
Morning Business Report: September 24th, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report.
PSC partners with law enforcement, utility workers to enhance Amber Alert program
The Mississippi Public Service Commission has teamed up with law enforcement and utilities to enhance the state's Amber Alert program. Commissioner Wayne Carr announced the alliance Monday in Biloxi. The initiative recognizes the critical role that utility workers can play…
Morning Business Report: September 22nd, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report.
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Jane King is at the Nasdaq with the Morning Business Report.
Morning Business Report: September 18th, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report.
Morning Business Report: September 17th, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report.
Morning Business Report: September 16th, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with today’s Morning Business Report.
Morning Business Report: September 13th, 2024
Jane King is at the Nasdaq with the Morning Business Report.
Power companies working to restore power to customers
Hurricane Francine has caused some power outages in South Mississippi. Here is the latest on the power outages reported to the utilities: Since 4 p.m. Tuesday, Mississippi Power had approximately 7,600 customers experienced an outage, with more than 4,100 already…
AT&T tenders 'final' offer to CWA union as strike enters third week
AT&T announced today that they have made a "final" offer to the Communications Workers of America in the Southeast in an effort to end a 20-day strike. In a statement released to the media, AT&T said, "We believe that this…
AT&T issues statement regarding CWA strike against the company
Communications Workers of America are continuing their walkout in the Southeast over claims of unfair labor practices by AT&T. The 15,000-member union went out on strike Monday, claiming unfair labor practices on the part of the telecommunications compoany. AT&T released…
Navy's plan for multi-ship buy good news for Ingalls Shipbuilding
The news that the Secretary of the Navy plans a multi-ship buy of four warships is good news here on the Coast. The amphibious warships are built at Ingalls Shipbuilding in Pascagoula, which means the shipyard will have contracts coming…
Mars, maker of M&M’s and Snickers, to buy Cheez-It owner Kellanova for nearly $30 billion
By MICHELLE CHAPMAN and DEE-ANN DURBIN M&M’s maker Mars is buying Kellanova, the maker of Cheez-Its and Pop-Tarts for nearly $30 billion, vastly expanding the number of household-name brands under one roof. Kellanova was created last year when the Kellogg Co. split into three companies.…
Hancock Whitney officials to ring open Nasdaq Stock Market on Monday
Hancock Whitney Bank will celebrate 125 years in business on Monday by ringing the bell Monday to signal the opening of the Nasdaq Stock Market. The bank actually celebrates its anniversary in October. Hancock Whitney (HWC) leaders participating in the…
Buc-ee's posting jobs for managment staff
If you’ve been waiting to apply to join the Buc-ee’s team, brush up your resumes. Buc-ee’s is advertising for managerial staff on Indeed. The postings list an opening date of Summer 2025. The positions range from gift/merchandise manager for $125,000…
S3, employees come to agreement to end strike at Stennis
Members of the Machinists Union 2249 ended their five-day strike Friday afternoon at Stennis Space Center. The union members who are employees of Syncom Space Services, who went out on strike at 5 a.m. Monday, June 17, returned to work…
Six South Mississippi CEOs recognized by Mississippi Business Journal
The Mississippi Business Journal honored 28 winners of the CEO Awards of Mississippi, an MBJ-sponsored event now in its seventh year, during a breakfast held Thursday at the Old Capitol Inn in Jackson. The CEO Awards recognize chief executives of…
Stone County industry expanding solid rocket motors plant
Anduril Industries is expanding its solid rocket motor production facility in McHenry as part of the company’s efforts to address the country’s most urgent capability gaps quickly, including its limited supply…
Unmanned solar aircraft makes successful flight at Stennis International Airport
A company that has created a solar-powered aircraft completed an unmanned flight at Stennis International Airport on Thursday, the company announced. Skydweller, which has a wingspan greater than a 747, completed the world’s first successful unmanned flight of a large…
Bill to help develop casino property in Jackson dies in committee
A bill introduced this week that would have provided state support to develop a casino property on the Pearl River in Jackson died in committee on Wednesday. Rep. Trey Lamar, who represents Lafayette and Tate counties and who is the…
Keesler Federal Credit Union partners with Saints, Pelicans as official credit union of the teams
Keesler Federal Credit Union announced to its members Tuesday night that it is the official credit union of the New Orleans Saints and the New Orleans Pelicans. “This partnership is a perfect fit for Keesler Federal, and we are thrilled…
Marriott to build dual-brand hotel in Waveland
A 110-room dual brand hotel is planned for Waveland, the Hancock County Port & Harbor Commission announced today. Marriott Hotels will bring the $16 million development of Fairfield and TownePlace…