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Doctors warn El Niño could worsen Mississippi weed pollen this fall
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Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic says warm, wet weather tied in part to El Niño is likely to drive up weed pollen levels during the fall allergy season, which peaks in September and runs through November.
Madison County approves conference center and Mississippi’s first Dolce by Wyndham
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Madison County gave final approval Sept. 8 for a 50,000-square-foot conference center in Ridgeland paired with a privately financed 250-room Dolce by Wyndham hotel.
County data shows data center backlash rarely spills over to solar or storage
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Learnewable’s analysis of 3,142 U.S. counties finds that opposition to data centers is usually technology-specific, while solar and battery storage remain neutral or favorable in most of the same places.
Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol sets 2026 national tour
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Right Angle Entertainment and Paul T. Couch have announced a 2026 national tour of Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol, launching Nov. 14 in Princeton, West Virginia.
Rebecca Adelman builds a risk strategy career around healthcare, senior living and women’s leadership
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Rebecca Adelman, founder of Adelman Firm, is being spotlighted for turning more than three decades of legal and healthcare risk experience into a broader platform for proactive risk reduction, senior living advocacy and leadership education.
Mississippi and Indiana SBDC networks adopt Catalyzer for statewide rollout
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Economic Impact Catalyst said Mississippi SBDC has finished a statewide deployment of Catalyzer, while Indiana SBDC is preparing a rollout by year-end after a three-month pilot.
Dr. Jeffrey Levy’s Pet House Call Memoir Due in November 2026
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G Editions will publish Pet Vet House Calls: Adventures of a Veterinary Acupuncturist by Dr. Jeffrey Levy in November 2026. The book draws on decades of New York City house calls and highlights how veterinary acupuncture, practical pet care and…
Linda Blanchard built a roofing career around safety, mentorship and growth
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Linda Blanchard, CEO of Thermal-Tec Roofing in Cedar Springs, Michigan, is being recognized for a four-decade career that turned a family business into a multimillion-dollar commercial roofing company.
Express Oil Change opens new Richland, Mississippi store
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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has opened a new location in Richland, Mississippi, expanding its footprint in the greater Jackson area.
Pixel Narratives launches AI services for Mississippi businesses
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Pixel Narratives, a Madison-based AI services company founded in 2026, is offering implementation, training and ongoing strategy support to small and midsize businesses across Mississippi and the Southeast.
Joseph opens first Mississippi store at Highland Village
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Joseph is opening its first Mississippi location at Jackson’s Highland Village on Aug. 19, 2026, expanding the luxury boutique’s footprint in the South.
Catalis and Creative Planning relaunch Mississippi 529 plan
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Catalis and Creative Planning have modernized the Mississippi Affordable College Savings Plan with new investment options, lower fees and digital payment tools.
Mississippi charter school opens enrollment after strong third-grade reading results
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SR1 College Preparatory & STEM Academy is accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year ahead of a July 30 deadline.
GameTime teams with Modern Mill on rice-hull playground material ACRE
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GameTime is partnering with Modern Mill to bring ACRE, a wood-alternative made from upcycled rice hulls, into nature-inspired playgrounds.
Pennsylvania and Mississippi add surety bond rules for vaping makers
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Pennsylvania and Mississippi are among the first states to require surety bonds for electronic nicotine delivery systems manufacturers, a move aimed at limiting illegal sales and improving compliance.
Modern Mill, GameTime team up to use ACRE in playgrounds nationwide
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Modern Mill is partnering with GameTime to bring its ACRE material into playground equipment across the U.S., starting with the EverForms line.
Grundfos rolls out combined water treatment offer at WEFTEC 2026
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Grundfos is using WEFTEC 2026 in New Orleans to unveil a broader water treatment portfolio that combines Newterra, MECO and Water Works under the Grundfos brand.
The Dairy Alliance spotlights dairy in Hispanic Heritage Month foods
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The Dairy Alliance is marking Hispanic Heritage Month, which begins Sept. 15, by highlighting how real dairy shows up in Hispanic and Latin American foods across the Southeast.
ASI launches residential security division for North Mississippi homeowners
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ASI has expanded beyond commercial accounts to offer professionally installed home security systems, monitoring and smart technology in North Mississippi.
American Blonde releases new video for Mississippi Moonshine
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American Blonde premiered the music video for “Mississippi Moonshine” this morning on American Country Network, pairing the single’s bluesy Delta storyline with shifts from greyscale to saturated color.
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