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Marsh McLennan acquires FBBINSURANCE
par A special report le 30/04/2024 à 1:35
Marsh McLennan Agency, a subsidiary of Marsh, recently announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Fisher Brown Bottrell Insurance Inc. (FBBINSURANCE) from Trustmark National Bank.
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MSU researcher develops new, affordable detection and monitoring methods for cardiovascular disease
par A special report le 30/04/2024 à 1:31
A Mississippi State University researcher is developing new, more affordable methods for early detection and monitoring of cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S.
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Belhaven University joins AWS Academy to equip students with in-demand cloud computing skills
par A special report le 30/04/2024 à 1:28
Belhaven University recently announced its participation in AWS Academy, a program built by experts at Amazon Web Services that will provide the university with a cloud-computing curriculum.
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USM earns federal grant to develop cyber warfare curricula for soldiers, citizens
par A special report le 30/04/2024 à 1:19
To fortify its commitment as a leader in cybersecurity education and training, the University of Southern Mississippi will use a $1.5 million Department of Labor grant to develop new cyber warfare curricula for students, faculty and U.S. Army National Guard…
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Affluent Americans are driving US economy and likely delaying need for Fed rate cuts
par By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer le 30/04/2024 à 12:59
Since retiring two years ago, Joan Harris has upped her travel game.
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How couples can share the mental load of money management
par By SARA RATHNER, NerdWallet le 30/04/2024 à 12:55
A lot of work goes into making a household run smoothly, and the thread that runs through all the labor is money.
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Tractor-trailers with no one aboard? The future is near for self-driving trucks on US roads
par By TOM KRISHER, AP Auto Writer le 29/04/2024 à 11:42
On a three-lane test track along the Monongahela River, an 18-wheel tractor-trailer rounded a curve. No one was on board.
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Net neutrality restored as FCC votes to regulate internet providers
par By DAVID HAMILTON, AP Technology Writer le 29/04/2024 à 11:39
The Federal Trade Commission on Thursday voted to restore "net neutrality" rules that prevent broadband internet providers such as Comcast and Verizon from favoring some sites and apps over others.
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USDA tells producers to reduce salmonella in certain frozen chicken products
par By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer le 29/04/2024 à 11:37
Poultry producers will be required to bring salmonella bacteria in certain chicken products to very low levels to help prevent food poisoning under a final rule issued Friday by U.S. agriculture officials.
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The TikTok law kicks off a new showdown between Beijing and Washington. What's coming next?
par By DIDI TANG and HALELUYA HADERO, Associated Press le 29/04/2024 à 11:35
TikTok is gearing up for a legal fight against a U.S. law that would force the social media platform to break ties with its China-based parent company, a move almost certainly backed by Chinese authorities as the bitter U.S.-China rivalry…
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Mississippi legislative leaders swap proposals on possible Medicaid expansion
par By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, Associated Press le 29/04/2024 à 11:32
Mississippi Senate leaders on Friday said for the first time that they are willing to expand Medicaid to the full level allowed under a federal law signed 14 years ago by then-President Barack Obama.
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Mississippi Senate agrees to a new school funding formula, sending plan to the governor
par By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, Associated Press le 29/04/2024 à 11:29
Mississippi would ditch a complex school funding formula that legislators have largely ignored since it became law a generation ago and replace it with a new plan that some lawmakers say is simpler to understand, under a bill headed to…
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Beckmann commits $5M to Ole Miss engineering school
par A special report le 24/04/2024 à 8:26
The first female graduate of the University of Mississippi School of Engineering committed a $5 million estate gift to her alma mater for Giving Day 2024, and plans call for the Department of Chemical Engineering to bear her name in…
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Crowder joins Argent Trust
par A special report le 24/04/2024 à 8:24
Argent Financial Group recently announced the addition of Richard Crowder to its team as senior vice president and wealth advisor at Argent Trust Co. in Ridgeland.
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Becker’s ranks UMMC among top 150 places to work in health care in US
par A special report le 24/04/2024 à 8:17
Their experiences say it all when it comes to job satisfaction for Children’s of Mississippi nurses Elaine Hobson and Nikki Cowan.
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Retirement could come sooner than you think — how to plan for it
par By KATE ASHFORD, NerdWallet le 24/04/2024 à 8:09
American workers expect to retire at a median age of 65, according to a 2023 survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute, or EBRI. But the actual median age for retirement is 62, the survey found.
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New federal rule would bar 'noncompete' agreements for most employees
par By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer le 24/04/2024 à 8:05
U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency Tuesday, though the rule is sure to be challenged in court.
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Tesla 1Q profit falls 55%, but stock jumps as company moves to speed production of cheaper vehicles
par By TOM KRISHER and DAVID HAMILTON, AP Business Writers le 24/04/2024 à 8:01
Tesla's first-quarter net income plummeted 55%, but its stock price surged in after-hours trading Tuesday as the company said it would accelerate production of new, more affordable vehicles.
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Mississippi lawmakers haggle over possible Medicaid expansion as their legislative session nears end
par By EMILY WAGSTER PETTUS, Associated Press le 24/04/2024 à 7:57
Top Mississippi lawmakers started negotiating Tuesday on what could become a landmark plan to expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands of people in one of the poorest states in the U.S.
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Speaker White reveals his good government conservatism
par By BILL CRAWFORD, Syndicated Columnist le 22/04/2024 à 11:38
Thank you, Jason White, for the boost to my withering hope that good government conservatives may one day lift Mississippi off the bottom.
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Mississippi State team honored with national architectural education award
par A special report le 22/04/2024 à 11:35
Three Mississippi State University professors are part of a team receiving a recent Architectural Education Award from the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture and the American Institute of Architects.
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UM mechanical engineering professor earns NSF CAREER Award
par A special report le 22/04/2024 à 11:31
A University of Mississippi engineering professor has won the National Science Foundation's most prestigious award for early career researchers for his upcoming work in 4D printing.
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The House votes for possible TikTok ban in the US, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon
par By MARY CLARE JALONICK and HALELUYA HADERO, Associated Press le 22/04/2024 à 11:25
The House passed legislation Saturday that would ban TikTok in the United States if the popular social media platform's China-based owner doesn't sell its stake within a year, but don't expect the app to go away anytime soon.
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Autoworkers union celebrates breakthrough win in Tennessee and takes aim at more plants in the South
par By DAVID KOENIG, AP Business Writer le 22/04/2024 à 11:23
The United Auto Workers' overwhelming election victory at a Volkswagen plant in Tennessee is giving the union hope that it can make broader inroads in the South, the least unionized part of the country.
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How to escape from a money rut
par By KIMBERLY PALMER, NerdWallet le 22/04/2024 à 11:17
Sometimes, climbing out of a money rut starts with a pep talk — to yourself.
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William Carey plans Gulf Coast campus expansion
par A special report le 17/04/2024 à 4:43
William Carey University has made a home on the Mississippi Gulf Coast for almost 50 years.
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King, Groves elevated to GranthamPoole partner posts
par From staff reports le 17/04/2024 à 4:34
Certified public accountants Danielle King of Oxford and Robby Groves of Madison were recently promoted to the role of partner at GranthamPoole PLLC.
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Lanier, Tackett named Viking Range vice presidents
par From staff reports le 17/04/2024 à 4:15
Mark Lanier and Beth Tackett were recently named vice presidents at Viking Range LLC, a Greenwood-based leader in the kitchen appliance industry.
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Askins to serve as national account director for C Spire
par A special report le 17/04/2024 à 3:41
C Spire, a diversified telecommunications and technology services company headquartered in Ridgeland, has named Jonathan Askins as national account director.
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Leadership Mississippi announces Class of 2024
par A special report le 17/04/2024 à 3:28
Forty Mississippians have been selected for the Leadership Mississippi Class of 2024.
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Evans promoted to president at Ramey Agency
par A special report le 17/04/2024 à 3:15
The Ramey Agency in Jackson, a brand strategy and performance marketing agency for premium brands, recently promoted Erick Evans to president.
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Lee County educator takes lead at UM Tupelo, Booneville campuses
par A special report le 17/04/2024 à 3:02
Leigh Anne Newton, a Tupelo native and faculty member at the University of Mississippi at Tupelo, is helping the university continue its commitment to workforce development in the area as the new director of its Booneville and Tupelo regional campuses.
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Medicaid is a blessing, not a burden for Mississippi
par By DUSTIN GENTRY, M.D. le 17/04/2024 à 2:55
Medicaid expansion in Mississippi has been wrongly construed as a vehicle to support non-working, able-bodied people who do not deserve free (to them) health care. On those grounds, it has been summarily dismissed by some without further consideration. While not…
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Banks investing in digital technologies to stay competitive
par By LISA MONTI, Mississippi Business Journal le 16/04/2024 à 11:23
The banking industry, known for traditional practices such as banker’s hours and products like paper checks, has undergone major changes in recent years in efforts to keep up with new financial services trends and evolving technology.
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Financial advisors: AI has the potential to revolutionize the industry, but risks remain
par By BECKY GILLETTE, Mississippi Business Journal le 16/04/2024 à 11:20
Many financial advisors started using artificial intelligence (AI) years ago. But the technology has become more diverse and user-friendly in recent years, and both advisors and their clients are becoming more comfortable with it.
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Mississippi fighting national doctor shortage
par By LYNN LOFTON, Mississippi Business Journal le 16/04/2024 à 11:18
With an aging and growing population, it’s estimated that nationally 30,000 physicians joining the workforce each year will not be enough to meet the increasing demand for care.
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Cal-Maine Foods well positioned to meet demand for specialty egg production
par By BECKY GILLETTE, Mississippi Business Journal le 16/04/2024 à 11:15
Having a major public company like Cal-Maine Foods headquartered in Mississippi has a huge impact.
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Beau Rivage, ‘Crown Jewel of the Gulf Coast,’ celebrates 25 years of operation
par By LYNN LOFTON, Mississippi Business Journal le 12/04/2024 à 11:27
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino celebrates its 25th anniversary this year.
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Magnolia State tourists spent $7.5B in 2023
par By LYNNE JETER, Mississippi Business Journal le 12/04/2024 à 11:24
The Mississippi Tourism Association hosted its annual Tourism Day at the Capitol on March 6, unveiling a 9.9% increase in visitor spending over 2022, translating to $7.5 billion spent in the state’s fourth-largest industry.
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Taylor ready to mold state’s workforce efforts as new head of AccelerateMS
par By LYNNE JETER, Mississippi Business Journal le 12/04/2024 à 11:22
Ryan Miller, the first executive director of AccelerateMS, has described the fairly new state agency as “the tip of the spear for workforce development for the state.”
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Wallace champions home state, ‘all types of food’ in mission to be a top chef
par By BECKY GILLETTE, Mississippi Business Journal le 12/04/2024 à 11:18
Nick Wallace spent his early years growing up on a family farm in Edwards where he started learning how to cook from his grandmother, Lennel Donald. She taught him the art of cooking from fresh and local foods long before…
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Save $30K: Hiring strategies for success
par By HENRY BIEMANN, Mississippi Business Journal le 12/04/2024 à 11:15
What would you do if I told you that you threw away $30,000 last year or are likely to throw it away this year?
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What to do when the roof caves in
par By BEVERLY SMALLWOOD, Ph.D., Mississippi Business Journal le 12/04/2024 à 11:13
One day you can be on top of the world, and the next day the world’s on top of you! Whether in your business life or your personal life, you can suddenly be handed an unwelcome situation you never thought…
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TempStaff acquires EMI Staffing
par From staff reports le 09/04/2024 à 12:53
TempStaff, a staffing agency serving central and southwest Mississippi, recently announced its acquisition of EMI Staffing, a staffing firm based in north Mississippi.
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Ruhnke appointed chief communication officer at Southern Miss
par From staff reports le 09/04/2024 à 12:43
Nicole Ruhnke, a communications professional with more than 15 years of experience serving organizations throughout the Pine Belt, has been named director of university communications and chief communication officer at the University of Southern Mississippi.
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Regions Bank named 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award winner
par From staff reports le 09/04/2024 à 12:39
Regions Bank on Monday announced the company has been recognized as a 2024 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) Winner With Distinction.
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Broadus named chief marketing officer within MSU Division of Strategic Communications
par From staff reports le 09/04/2024 à 12:35
Mississippi State University’s new chief marketing officer within the Division of Strategic Communications is a longtime marketing strategist with significant expertise in digital media.
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UM hosts director of national intelligence at annual summit
par From staff reports le 09/04/2024 à 12:32
Today's college students are the future of the intelligence community, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines told a crowd of University of Mississippi students Friday, April 5.
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As a Mississippi town reels from a devastating tornado, a displaced family finds its way home
par By MICHAEL GOLDBERG, Associated Press/Report for America le 09/04/2024 à 12:25
As a deadly tornado barreled toward their home in the Mississippi Delta, Ida Cartlidge only had time to scoop up her 1-year-old son, Nolan, and hold him close.
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P&G recalls 8.2 million bags of Tide, Gain and other laundry detergents over packaging defect
le 08/04/2024 à 11:23
Procter & Gamble is recalling more than 8 million bags of Tide, Gain, Ace and Ariel laundry detergent packets sold in the U.S. and Canada due to a defect in the products' child-resistant packaging.