Two local businesses have teamed up to help give small businesses in the area opportunities to network and promote their businesses with monthly events intended to encourage… Read more “The Lobby, Maximus Jewels Support Local with Small Business Saturday Shopping Events”
Month: February 2020
Internship Program at NAHS
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union County has made a commitment to serve as a partner for the IMPACTO Internship Program at New Albany High School. More than forty students are… Read more “Internship Program at NAHS”
Secretary of State Warns Businesses of Recent “Certificate of Existence” Scams
Jackson, Miss. – The Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office and the Mississippi Attorney General’s Office warns the business community of deceptive letters requesting a $90.50 fee to order… Read more “Secretary of State Warns Businesses of Recent “Certificate of Existence” Scams”
Congress Passes Bill Making Lynching a Federal Crime
On Wednesday, February 26, Congress officially approved a bill designating lynching as a hate crime under federal law punishable by up to life in prison, a fine,… Read more “Congress Passes Bill Making Lynching a Federal Crime”
UCDA to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Direct Auto Insurance
Union County Development Association is hosting a ribbon-cutting for Direct Auto Insurance, which is located inside Walmart SuperCenter at 2p.m. on March 3, 2020. Please join us… Read more “UCDA to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Direct Auto Insurance”
MDOT Worker Helps Deliver Baby off Interstate 20 in Brandon, MS
Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) Superintendent II Wayne Evans describes an eventful morning at work, which included delivering a baby along Interstate 20 at Exit 59 in… Read more “MDOT Worker Helps Deliver Baby off Interstate 20 in Brandon, MS”
Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault
On Monday, February 24, film producer Harvey Weinstein was found guilty of raping a woman and the sexual assault of another woman and has been jailed. Aspiring… Read more “Harvey Weinstein Found Guilty of Rape and Sexual Assault”
Study Shows That Mississippi Residents Support Statewide Pre-Kindergarten
Jackson, MS: The Children’s Foundation of Mississippi today released the findings of a statewide survey of attitudes and opinions toward children’s issues. The Mississippi IssuesImpacting Children (MIIC)… Read more “Study Shows That Mississippi Residents Support Statewide Pre-Kindergarten”
The 2020 Oxford Film Festival Announces AdditionalSpecial Screenings and Events(March 18-22)
xford, MS (January 21, 2020) – The 2020 Oxford Film Festival (March 18-22) has announced more special screening presentations and innovations adding to what was already a… Read more “The 2020 Oxford Film Festival Announces AdditionalSpecial Screenings and Events(March 18-22)”
Secretary Watson Announces Upcoming Legislation Regarding The “Sip Plan”
Jackson, Miss. – Secretary of State Michael Watson announced upcoming legislation regarding a proposal to transfer functions of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to the Secretary… Read more “Secretary Watson Announces Upcoming Legislation Regarding The “Sip Plan””