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Mississippi moves to revoke charter of top-reading school
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The Mississippi Charter School Authorizer Board voted to move toward revoking SR1 College Preparatory and STEM Academy’s charter, even though the Canton school posted the state’s highest charter-school reading pass rate for third graders last…
Algorhythm markets 1,500 MW Mississippi power campus with 10% stake
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Algorhythm Holdings says its Azure Energy unit is preparing a 1,500 MW combined renewable natural gas and biomass project in Mississippi for market as engineering nears completion.
4CE Engineering Group adds Mississippi firm Benchmark Engineering & Surveying
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4CE Engineering Group has expanded into Mississippi through a partnership with Benchmark Engineering & Surveying, a 50-person civil, structural and surveying firm founded in 2004. The move gives 4CE a new Southeast foothold and deepens its water,…
Mississippi broker's book on housing discrimination hits Amazon bestseller list
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Dr. Zakk Varughese’s new book on racism in U.S. real estate has become an Amazon Best Seller and No. 1 New Release after publishing July 20, 2026. The Brandon, Mississippi broker says the industry’s rules changed after fair-housing laws, but…
Opera Mississippi opens chorus auditions for 2026-27 season
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Opera Mississippi is seeking singers for its 2026-2027 Opera Chorus, with auditions set for Oct. 24-25 in downtown Jackson and a registration deadline of Oct. 20. The chorus will support a season that includes The Barber of Seville, Carols and…
Opera Mississippi to honor Miles Davis and John Coltrane on October 26
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Opera Mississippi will mark the 100th anniversaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane with “Centennial Giants: Coltrane and Davis” at Jackson’s Duling Hall on October 26, 2026. The evening features The Larry Panella Quintet and spotlights two…
HomesRX founder ranks No. 1 in Mississippi on NAREB Top 100 list
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Dr. Zakk Varughese of HomesRX was ranked No. 1 in Mississippi and No. 9 nationally on NAREB’s 2026 Top 100 REALTIST list, which recognizes 2025 production across the real estate industry.
Outlets of Mississippi lines up fall events, new stores and holiday kickoff
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The Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl will roll out new store openings, food festivals and car shows through November, with events designed to draw shoppers and raise money for local charities.
Former Mississippi legislators set Oct. 6 release for book on healing America’s divide
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Edward and Barbara Blackmon will publish Two Minds, One Rhythm: A Story for a Fractured Nation on Oct. 6, 2026, framing the memoir as both a family chronicle and a warning about America’s political and racial fractures.
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.
Craig Ohlau’s baseball books earn national awards and Hall of Fame placement
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Illinois author, educator and baseball coach Craig Ohlau has built a wide-ranging catalog spanning baseball history, endurance sports, memoir and children’s books.
InventionHome inventor files patent for ergonomic toilet seat with added rear clearance
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Calvin W. of Holly Springs, Mississippi, created the E-Zee Wipe Lid, a modified toilet seat designed to make personal hygiene easier and more comfortable.
Outlets of Mississippi adds Spirit Halloween, Toys 'R' Us and Clarks
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The Outlets of Mississippi is adding three new retailers — Spirit Halloween, Toys “R” Us and Clarks — as part of a broader reinvention of the Pearl shopping center.
American Cruise Lines and Natchez break ground on new Mississippi River dock
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American Cruise Lines and the City of Natchez began work Wednesday on a major new cruise dock along the Mississippi River, the company’s largest port infrastructure project to date.
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.
Roquemore Skierski adds two senior counsel to business litigation team
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Roquemore Skierski PLLC has added Bronson T. Yake and Daniel Caminiti as senior counsel in its business and commercial litigation practice.
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.
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