Gas prices at 7 year high
Gas prices are at a 7-year high. The statewide average is about $2.92, and nationwide it’s $3.27. Don Redman with AAA Mississippi told SuperTalk this morning he...
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Pascagoula mayor on reopening the economy: “we want to be thoughtful”
On Wednesday morning, Pascagoula mayor Dr. Steve Demetropoulos made an appearance on The Gallo Show to provide an update on the approach he is taking...
Gulfport Mayor Billy Hewes weighs economic options
With the infiltration of COVID-19 along the Mississippi Gulf Coast, Gulfport mayor Billy Hewes is weighing his options on when and how to reopen the...
Speaker Gunn outlines current Mississippi economy
Last week, state leaders announced that the 2020 legislative session would be delayed until further notice due to the massive breakout of COVID-19. Nevertheless, Speaker...
Mississippi Tourism Association Hosts 2020 Day at the Capitol
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann and tourism professionals from the Mississippi Tourism Association (MTA) gathered today at the state Capitol to tout the impact of their...
US Senator Roger Wicker Marks Booming Economy and Return to Growth
America Has Come Back and Shows No Sign of Stopping America is currently experiencing its longest economic expansion in history. However, even after 125 months...
Coast airport adds two new routes
by Alex Paton
Two new direct routes have been added to a Coast airport. Passengers leaving from the Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport will be able to fly to Austin-Bergstrom...
Liquid fertilizer company expands in Vicksburg
by Alex Paton
New jobs will be coming to Vicksburg. Liquid fertilizer manufacturer Vicksburg Plant Food is expanding and plans to invest $20 million in the project and...
Mississippi celebrates National Tourism Week
by Alex Paton
It’s National Travel and Tourism Week across the country and in Mississippi. Tourism is the fourth largest industry in the state and employs over 87,000...
Featured Cotton farmers to receive funds to offset economic hardships
by Alex Paton
U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker are praising Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue’s decision to take administrative action to help maintain and expand cotton production...