Morning Business Report: March 6th, 2023
Some Americans say they would consider giving up their pets if food gets too pricey and bars, hotels, and restaurants have become the economy’s fastest-growing employers. Jane King is at…
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Morning Business Report: March 3rd, 2023
Which college majors had the highest starting salaries and Ford is seeking to patent technology to lock out drivers who are late on car payments. Jane King is at the…
New Biloxi restaurant will draw from some Coast favorites
A steak and seafood restaurant will be taking up residence in what was Sal & Mookie's in downtown Biloxi. Kevin Fish, who owns the Half Shell Restaurant Group, which owns Half Shell Oyster House restaurants and The Rack House Steaks…
Morning Business Report: March 2nd, 2023
Delta pilots are getting a giant raise and the Senate has killed one of President Biden’s proposals for investments. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more…
Charlie Henderson Ford sells Waveland dealership
Charlie Henderson Ford in Waveland has been bought by Premier Automotive, the group announced today. Henderson Ford, owned by the Henderson family, was acquired in a partnership between Troy Duhon and Anthony Legeaux to give Premier Automotive a property in…
Morning Business Report: March 1st, 2023
A major automaker is cutting jobs and Twitter announces a ‘zero tolerance policy towards violent speech.’ Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning…
Morning Business Report: February 28th, 2023
Younger workers are using ‘bare minimum Monday’ as a form of self-care and apartment rent fall as new apartments hit the market. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those…
Fill-Up with Billups closed in Biloxi
A popular Biloxi eatery is closing after five years in business. Fill-Up with Billups on Beach Boulevard in Biloxi posted to social media Monday, saying the location was closing at the end of the day. The restaurant opened in 2018…
Morning Business Report: February 27th, 2023
There are fewer U.S. restaurants today than in 2019. It’s not clear when, if ever they’re coming back. Arguments begin this week over the Biden Administration’s plan to forgive federal…
Morning Business Report: February 24th, 2023
Nearly one in six workers in the U.S. have cut back on health-related expenses due to inflation and retirees lost 23% of their 401K savings in 2022. Jane King is…
Morning Business Report: February 23rd, 2023
The Biden Administration cuts some mortgage fees and housing affordability crisis and one of the richest companies in the world is asking employees to share desks. Jane King is at…
Morning Business Report: February 22nd, 2023
Most believe people should upgrade from ‘fast furniture’ by age 28. Spring break prices are rising as travelers return to pre-pandemic booking habits. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with…
Morning Business Report: February 21st, 2023
Smarts and higher earnings are related, but only up to a point and United Airlines changes it family seating policy. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and…
Morning Business Report: February 20th, 2023
About 30 percent of Americans have tried an online dating service, according to Pew Research. Some people have had good luck, but other online romance ventures have ended in frustration,…
Morning Business Report: February 17th, 2023
The housing market downturn isn’t over and car insurance rates are expected to rise this year. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s Morning…
Morning Business Report: February 16th, 2023
The FDA says a drug used to treat opioid overdoses should be sold over the counter. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with more in today’s Morning Business Report.
Governor announces plan to improve infrastructure, foster growth in state
Gov. Tate Reeves today announced his plan to drive economic development and growth in Mississippi by investing state funds in infrastructure projects throughout the state. Projects that will help with site development…
Gold Strike Casino in Tunica sold
Gold Strike Casino Resort, an MGM property in Tunica, has been sold. An announcement made this morning said the sale was approved by the Mississippi Gaming Commission. The company acquiring Gold Strike is CNE Gaming Holdings LLC, an indirect subsidiary…
Morning Business Report: February 15th, 2023
Egg and butter prices continue to skyrocket and the IRS has issued nearly $8 million tax refunds. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s…
Morning Business Report: February 14th, 2023
Super Bowl betting set records for sportsbooks and a new survey finds housing costs impact romantic decisions. Jane King is at the Nasdaq with those stories and more in today’s…
Morning Business Report: February 13th, 2023
Starting today, it will take twice as many Starbucks stars to get some popular menu items and Walmart is trying to hold the line on price increases. Jane King is…
Morning Business Report: February 10th, 2023
Southwest executives say they still have lost luggage to get to travelers and the consumer product safety commission is warning parents their children could be at risk of death or…
Morning Business Report: February 9th, 2023
More than $50 million Americans are projected to bet on the Super Bowl and Disney will fire 7,000 workers as executives reveal a sweeping revamp of the business. Jane King…
Morning Business Report: February 8th, 2023
Pet owners spend more than a thousand dollars in the first month and Wall Street Reacts to the president’s State of the Union Address. Jane King is at the NASDAQ…