Morning Business Report: February 10th, 2022
Americans are racking up credit card debt just as interest rates are on the rise and Disney’s theme parks business roars back. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with…
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Reeves announces $2.8 million for site development in Hancock County
Gov. Tate Reeves today announced the state is investing nearly $2.8 million for site development projects with Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission. Through the RESTORE Act, Stennis International Airport will receive $2,547,940 for engineering, design and site development at…
Morning Business Report: February 9th, 2022
Super Bowl bets could reach record highs this year and small businesses are hiking prices at their fastest pace since 1974. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those…
Morning Business Report: February 8th, 2022
Build-a-Bear has a new ‘racy’ line for Valentine’s Day and CVS and Walgreens have removed limits on at-home COVID-19 tests. Jane King is at the Nasdaq Marketsite with those stories…
Morning Business Report: February 7th, 2022
The worst airline of last year may surprise you and Valentine’s Day spending is expected to be the second highest ever. Jane King is in New York with those stories…
Morning Business Report: February 4th, 2022
Valentine’s Day celebrations may see a shortage of champagne and Amazon is raising the price of a Prime membership. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more.
Morning Business Report: February 3rd, 2022
The restaurant industry will likely never return to its pre-pandemic state and most Americans are unhappy with the economy. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more.
Morning Business Report: February 2nd, 2022
Two of America’s largest theme park operators may merge as they recover from the pandemic and layoffs hit a record low in December. Jane King is in New York with…
Morning Business Report: February 1st, 2022
Starbucks employees are now petitioning to unionize at 50 U.S. stores and Domino’s will pay you $3 to not get your pizza delivered.
Pirate's Cove is on the market
A Coast institution is on the market. Pirate’s Cove, a restaurant known for its po-boys and corn nuggets, officially was listed on an MLS website by O’Dwyer Realty on Monday. Dawn and Mike Lamarca own the business, which was opened…
Morning Business Report: January 31st, 2022
This year’s Super Bowl will be a test of if big spending is back and drug makers are raising prices by early this year. Jane King is in New York…
Morning Business Report: January 28th, 2022
Cardboard boxes are in short demand as e-commerce soars and Southwest weighs bringing onboard booze back this spring. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more.
Morning Business Report: January 27th, 2022
The TSA is hiring at airports nationwide. The Federal Reserve is teeing up a March interest rate increase. Jane King is in New York with those stories and more.
Morning Business Report: January 26th, 2022
National rent hits another new all-time high and the Federal Reserve could outline its first interest rate increase in three years. Jane King is in New York with those stories…
Morning Business Report: January 25th, 2022
Americans say they are working to put more money away for retirement and hospitals and restaurants are asking congress for money to help them get through COVID. Jane King is…
Morning Business Report: January 24th, 2022
Spider-Man is now the sixth highest grossing movie of all time and stocks are closely watching an escalating conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Jane King is in New York with…
Morning Business Report: January 21st, 2022
Home prices rose faster than ever in 2021. The typical home gained $50,000 in value. A record nine million Americans are out sick as COVID surges. Jane King is in…
Mississippi House OKs bill on equal pay for women and men
By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi employers would be required to pay women and men the same amount of money for the same work, under a bill that passed the state House on Thursday. But an advocate…
Morning Business Report: January 20th, 2022
P&G warns that price hikes for everyday products aren’t over yet. Some homeowners are lying about where they live to buy homes cheaper and take advantage of remote work. Jane…
Coastal Mississippi announces new executive director
Coastal Mississippi is pleased to announce the appointment of Judy Young to the role of executive director for the coastal tri-county destination marketing organization. Young brings more than 20…
Morning Business Report: January 19th, 2022
Disney is slammed for price hikes at theme parks and longer wait times and AT&T and Verizon agree to delay upgraded 5G service near some airports. Jane King is at…
Morning Business Report: January 18th, 2022
McDonald’s U.S. restaurants are open ten percent fewer hours than pre-pandemic, the boss of the chain has said. The CDC is changing its cruise guidance as experts believe the latest…
Stone County residents talk to supervisors about proposed pellet plant
Enviva, a world-leading bioenergy company, could call Stone County home, exciting many residents, but leaving others wary. Residents on both sides of the argument voiced…
Building permit issued for new grocery store in Ocean Springs
Four years after announcing that an Aldi grocery store would be making its home in Ocean Springs, is a step closer to starting construction. A building permit for a $4 million in construction was issued for the grocery chain, which…