The Mississippi Business Journal back issues from August 2006:
Saints score for Jackson.
Aug 07, 2006; ... JACKSON -- A dedicated team rallied several months ago to persuade the New Orleans Saints to hold their summer training camp in the capital city. Several cities and sites vied for the opportunity won by Millsaps College. But, before the Saints could hit the field last week. numerous site ...
New businesses opening in historic Crystal Springs.
Aug 07, 2006; ... CRYSTAL SPRINGS -- The historic town of Crystal Springs is a short drive down Interstate 55 from the metro Jackson area, but in some ways, it's worlds away. It's those differences that keep residents and draw newcomers and retirees. "We have a slow pace here and a warm ...
That 'living large' lifestyle isn't going to get you far.(As I See It)
Aug 07, 2006; ... Younger folks describe big spenders as "'living large." With that definition in mind, you could say that I am the epitome of living small. I also fancy myself an expert on seeing through financial deals to the substance of what is being offered. I look askance at funky sounding deals. You ...
Considering 'All politics is local'.(The View from the Stennis Institute)
Aug 07, 2006; ... The former Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, the late Tip O'Neil, was noted for his picturesque language. One of his most famous sayings is certainly one of the truer ones ever uttered by this or any other famous politician. Speaker O'Neil left us with the simple ...
Industry pulled together in storm's wake.(Banking Today)
Aug 07, 2006; ... Much has been written--and no doubt, much will continue to be written--about Hurricane Katrina's impact on the Gulf Coast. The hardships of those directly impacted by the storm went beyond anything the region had experienced before. On a reaffirming note, the selflessness of many ...
Mississippi State Hospital.(People to Watch)
Aug 07, 2006 ... Jarrod Ravencraft of Jackson, strategic planning director at Mississippi State Hospital (MSH), has graduated from the Mississippi State Personnel Board's Certified Public Manager Program (CPM). Ravencraft, a native of Liberty, earned a bachelor's degree in journalism from the University of ...
Hancock Bank.(People to Watch)
Aug 07, 2006 ... The following Hancock Bank associates were recently approved as new operations officers: Joe Hatten is a network specialist who has been with Hancock Bank almost four years and has also served as a desktop services technical services specialist. Jared Johnson is an application program ...
Mississippi Press Association.(People to Watch)
Aug 07, 2006 ... Marcus Bowers has been named president of the Mississippi Press Association (MPA) and Mississippi Press Services (MPS). Bowers has been the publisher of the Rankin County News since 1981. Before joining the newspaper staff, Bowers worked for the Mississippi State Board of Health for 14 ...
U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center.(People to Watch)
Aug 07, 2006 ... John West, director of the Major Shared Resource Center at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center in Vicksburg, was recently published on the 2006 "People to Watch" list by HPCwire magazine. HPCwire is the ...
Humana Inc.(People to Watch)
Aug 07, 2006 ... Two Mississippi students were recipients of Humana's annual scholarship. Whitney G. King is a second-year microbiology student at Mississippi State ...
Chinn and Associates, PLLC.(People to Watch)(Patricia Williams is appointed)(Brief article)
Aug 07, 2006 ... Chinn and Associates announces that Patricia Williams has completed training in mediation and will be listed on the approved mediators list of the Supreme Court ...
Miskelly Furniture.(People to Watch)
Aug 07, 2006 ... Miskelly Furniture has named Gentry Prestwnod store manager. Prestwood has 13 years' experience in the telecommunications industry with expertise in distribution, sales, retail marketing and management. He is originally from Mississippi and graduated from ...
Mississippi Dental Association.(People to Watch)
Aug 07, 2006 ... Dr. A. Roddy Scarbrough was appointed president of the Mississippi Dental Association (MDA). He has been in private practice in Richton for the past 16 years. Scarbrough graduated from the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry ...
AmSouth Bank.(People to Watch)
Aug 07, 2006 ... Jason Lunceford has been named branch manager in Clarksdale. Lunceford has worked for AmSouth for more than four years and previously has held the positions of senior financial services specialist and assistant branch manager. He graduated from Delta State University with a BBA degree ....
Neel-Schaffer.(People to Watch)(John Pickering is appointed)(Brief article)
Aug 07, 2006 ... John Pickering, P.E., joined the firm in the Jackson office of Neel-Schaffer upon retiring as roadway design division engineer with the Mississippi Department of Transportation ....
State Personnel Board.(People to Watch)(Bill Cossar reappointed by Haley Barbour )(Brief article)
Aug 07, 2006 ... Gov. Haley Barbour has reappointed Bill Cossar to serve a second five-year term on the State Personnel Board. The board re-elected Cossar as chairman of the board to serve a third one-year term. Cossar ...
The Jones Group, LLC.(People to Watch)
Aug 07, 2006 ... Shelly Jones, president and publisher of going Coastal Mississippi and Bobby Jones, vice president and editor-in-chief of going Coastal Mississippi, celebrate the release of their third issue. going Coastal Mississippi is owned and operated by the Jones ...
Unemployment in state rose in June, MDES reports.(Strictly Business)
Aug 07, 2006; ... "The seasonal influx of students into the summertime workforce was largely responsible for the increase in both employed and unemployed totals." --Wayne Gasson, chief of labor market information at the Mississippi Department of Employment Security ACROSS MISSISSIPPI ...
North Mississippi law firms merge.(Strictly Business)
Aug 07, 2006 ... HERNANDO -- Two North Mississippi law firms are merging, resulting in a new regional 12-lawyer, full-service firm with offices in DeSoto and Panola counties. Smith Phillips Mitchell & Scott, with offices in Hernando and Batesville, is merging with the three-lawyer firm of Nowak & Neyman, ...
Harrah's sees record quarter.(Strictly Business)
Aug 07, 2006 ... BILOXI AND TUNICA -- Harrah's Entertainment Inc., during the second quarter, saw revenue reach a record $2.4 billion, up 67%. Property EBITDA rose 70% to a record $673 million. In the Louisiana/Mississippi Region, second quarter total revenue was $337.5 million, up 26.5% over ...
Bridge project back underway.(Strictly Business)(Brief article)
Aug 07, 2006 ... MADISON COUNTY -- The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has advised the National Park Service that Dozer Inc., a Natchez-based construction firm, has been selected by the bonding company to complete the replacement of the Natchez Trace Parkway's bridge over Old Canton Road in Madison ...
New cancer center underway.(Strictly Business)
Aug 07, 2006 ... TUPELO -- Work has begun on North Mississippi Hematology & Oncology Associates, Ltd.'s, (NMHOA) new, 51,000-square-foot cancer treatment facility. The center will be located at 961 South Gloster Street, the previous home of Food World Supermarket. Due to the demand for ...
Peavey hosts Top Dawg in Meridian.(Strictly Business)
Aug 07, 2006 ... Talking music--Robert "Doc" Foglesong (left), the new president of Mississippi State University, visited Peavey Electronics in Meridian July 26, ...
NetworkStreaming record.(Strictly Business)(software industry)(Brief article)
Aug 07, 2006 ... RIDGELAND -- NetworkStreaming saw the addition of 204 new customers in the second quarter of 2006, resulting in the highest revenue to date, by more than 38%. Fueling this sales momentum was the general release of SupportDesk 9, the latest generation of NetworkStreaming's flagship remote ...
Renasant splits shares.(Strictly Business)
Aug 07, 2006 ... TUPELO -- The board of directors of Renasant Corporation has declared a three-for-two stock split of the company's common stock. This is Renasant's second stock split within the past three years. The stock split will be conducted in the form of a stock dividend, payable August ...
FNC automates ION.(Strictly Business)(ION Capital Inc)(Brief article)
Aug 07, 2006 ... OXFORD -- FNC Inc. is now managing real estate collateral information for ION Capital Inc., which is in Dublin, Ohio, and is a wholesale Alt-A mortgage company. FNC automates ION's appraisal review process with its Generally Accepted Appraisal Rules, or GAAR. "The GAARPort ...
Katrina mediation cases over 1,300.(Strictly Business)
Aug 07, 2006 ... JACKSON -- According to Mississippi Commissioner of Insurance George Dale, there were 1,338 mediation conferences scheduled prior to July 14, 2006, in the Mississippi Hurricane Katrina Mediation Program, and 1,112 of them have settled. Dale also announced that the American ...
Monmouth makes worldwide ranking.(Strictly Business)
Aug 07, 2006 ... NATCHEZ -- Travel + Leisure magazine, in its "2006 World's Best Awards," has named Monmouth Plantation among the "Top 100 Hotels in the World." Monmouth ranked fourth in the "$250 or Less" category and 17th in all of the U.S. and Canada. The annual survey reveals readers' ...
Entergy puts report online.(Strictly Business)
Aug 07, 2006 ... NEW ORLEANS -- Entergy has made available its 2005 sustainability report "Resilience and Renewal," highlighting evaluations of the company's environmental, social and economic initiatives for the year. Outlining Entergy's performance in areas such as safety, community ...
'Blue Book' now online at SoS site.(Strictly Business)(Brief article)
Aug 07, 2006 ... Special to the Mississippi Business Journal JACKSON -- An online publication of a new interactive, searchable edition of the 2004-2008 "Mississippi Official and Statistical Register," commonly known as the "Blue Book," is now available. "The online 'Blue Book' ...
Myriad project progressing.(Strictly Business)(Myriad Entertainment and Resorts Inc.)
Aug 07, 2006 ... TUNICA -- According to Myriad Entertainment & Resorts Inc., the permitting process to secure all permits and approvals necessary for construction mobilization for its proposed Myriad Botanical Resort has begun. Engineering principals John Almond, P.E., and Michael Young, P.E., ...
Damaged timber being removed.(Strictly Business)
Aug 07, 2006 ... PEARL RIVER COUNTY -- The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) has begun a $1.6-million timber debris removal contract on Interstate 59 in this South Mississippi county. Crews are engaged in the removal of timber that was damaged during Hurricane Katrina last August. ...
DHS launching image.(Strictly Business)(Department of Homeland Security)(Brief article)
Aug 07, 2006 ... WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled a new initiative and best business practices to help employers ensure they are building legal workforce through voluntary partnerships with the government. Called the ICE Mutual Agreement between ...
Humana, Baptist extend partnership.(Strictly Business)(Brief article)
Aug 07, 2006 ... MEMPHIS -- Humana-Tennessee has renewed its relationship with Baptist Memorial Health Care, cementing the companies' partnership through July 2009. The new three-year contract took effect August 1, 2006, and benefits Humana commercial and Medicare members, as they continue to have access ...
Moe's opens eatery.(Strictly Business)
Aug 07, 2006 ... FLOWOOD -- Moe's Southwest Grill has opened its newest location on Lakeland Drive in this Rankin County community This is the second Moe's location in the metro Jackson area. The new restaurant's owner and operator Mike Hylton said, "We are thrilled about bringing Moe's to ...
SR 601 input sought.(Strictly Business)(Mississippi Department of Transportation)(Brief article)
Aug 07, 2006 ... SOUTH MISSISSIPPI -- The Mississippi Department of Transportation (MDOT) is continuing to collect input on the proposed State Route 601 (SR 601), a fully-controlled access route between Gulfport and Wiggins. In three public meetings held in July, research conducted on the ...
CFGJ recognized.(Strictly Business)
Aug 07, 2006 ... JACKSON -- The Council on Foundations has recognized the Community Foundation of Greater Jackson (CFGJ) for having organizational and financial practices that are in accordance with the National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations. The Council on Foundations created the ...
Mineral/seismic meetings planned around Mississippi.(Strictly Business)(Brief article)
Aug 07, 2006 ... AROUND MISSISSIPPI -- The Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) will host three informational sessions to introduce the state's newest proposed rules and regulations regarding mineral leasing and seismic permitting for state-owned properties administered by MDA. Each meeting ...
Governor's Cup winners named.(Governor's Cup Awards Alexander, Van Loon, Sloan Levens & Favre, PLLC, of Gulfport and The Yates Companies Inc. of Philadelphia)
Aug 07, 2006 ... Alexander, Van Loon, Sloan Levens & Favre, PLLC, of Gulfport and The Yates Companies Inc. of Philadelphia are this year's statewide winners of the Governor's Cup Awards. Special to the Mississippi Business Journal GULFPORT AND PHILADELPHIA -- Alexander, Van Loon, ...
The Outfitter shoots straight, bags success for Duke.
Aug 07, 2006; ... RICHLAND -- It would be a more inspiring story. Rocky Duke, realizing a lifelong dream, takes a leap of faith and opens a hunting and fishing outfitting store that in the face of stiff competition and other challenges proves successful. Inspiring, yes, but only half true. In ...
MUW establishing Women's Center for Entrepreneurship.
Aug 07, 2006; ... COLUMBUS -- Thanks to a $1-million, congressionally-directed grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Mississippi University for Women (MUW) will establish an economic development resource center designed to facilitate, support and help advance entrepreneurship, especially ...
Drought, fuel prices drive up sod costs.
Aug 07, 2006; ... STARKVILLE -- Mississippi's sod producers are experiencing significantly higher production and transportation costs with little opportunity to pass their expenses on to consumers. Wayne Wells, turfgrass specialist with Mississippi State University's Extension Service, said the ...
Corporate support secures high-profile game for Capital City.
Aug 07, 2006; ... JACKSON -- The Saints first training camp in the Capital City culminates in a Mississippi pre-season match-up August 26. The Saints' Deuce McAllister and Fred McAfee, both Mississippians, will battle the Colts' Peyton Manning, son of the legendary former Saint, Archie Manning of Drew. The ...
Forum will bring investors, investment opportunities together.(Focus Banking and Finance)
Aug 07, 2006; ... HATTIESBURG -- August 16 will be a good day for business in Mississippi. That's the day an informational conference is being held at the University of Southern Mississippi's Thad Cochran Center to match investors with investment opportunities in the state. The Mississippi New Markets Tax ...
Homeowner insurance, grant checks have banks busy.(Focus Banking & Finance)
Aug 07, 2006; ... In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, there was a flurry of insurance checks made out jointly to homeowners and mortgage holders. Processing these checks and disbursements for repairs and rebuilding required extra time and care on the part of banks, especially in South Mississippi where ...
When opening branches, critical factors come into play.(Focus Banking & Finance)
Aug 07, 2006; ... There's a lot of movement among banks as branches follow population patterns and new markets to grow their business. Decisions of where and when to open new facilities are based on sound business principles. Sometimes even a name change is warranted. That was the case for ...
Marketing efforts aim to reach Hispanic population.(Focus Banking & Finance)
Aug 07, 2006; ... TUPELO -- The Hispanic population, currently estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau to be approximately 40 million, is one of the fastest-growing groups in the country, and the financial services industry is strategizing on how to best meet the segment's needs. While statistics can ...
Credit unions.
Aug 07, 2006 ... <Pre> Credit Unions Name, Year Founded Address Keesler Federal Credit Union, 1947P.O. Box 7001, Biloxi, MS 39534-7001 Navigator P.O. Box 1647, Pascagoula, Credit Union, 1939 MS 39567-1647 Singing River Federal ...
Mississippi credit unions springing back after Katrina.(Focus Banking & Finance)
Aug 07, 2006; ... Even though Hurricane Katrina affected roughly two-thirds of Mississippi credit unions, and Biloxi-based Keesler Federal Credit Union, the state's largest credit union, suffered tremendous damage during the category four storm, business is brisk as credit unions recovered quickly to ...
Bank of Okolona celebrating 75th anniversary.(Focus Banking & Finance)
Aug 07, 2006; ... OKOLONA -- On September 15, the Bank of Okolona will commemorate its 75th anniversary by offering catfish dinners to the community. And, the proceeds will be donated to the United Way. It's an appropriate gesture. According to John A. Herrod Jr., president and COO of the Bank of ...
Positive impact from Regions-AmSouth deal anticipated.(Focus Banking & Finance)
Aug 07, 2006; ... The proposed merger of Regions Financial Corp. and AmSouth Bancorporation, expected to be approved and finalized later this year, will probably result in layoffs at the some of the bank branches in Mississippi, but positive impacts are also expected in the state. The merger ...
Make your money work for you--start saving now!(Focus Banking & Finance)
Aug 07, 2006; ... Joe Jones' column "Personal savings rates dismal in the good ol' U.S.A." in the Mississippi Business Journal's June 19-25, 2006, issue caught our attention at Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Jackson. We also saw A.G. Edwards' "Nest Egg Index" on the Web site CNN ...
Mississippi economic forum speaker compares gaming markets in state with the industry in Louisiana.
Aug 07, 2006; ... JACKSON -- The health of the gaming industry is good in Mississippi as Coast casinos rebuild and reopen following Hurricane Katrina. However, there are threats down the road. Gaming attorney Dan McDaniel of the Phelps Dunbar law firm in Jackson says the biggest threat to Coast ...
Mississippi event business.(Calendar)
Aug 07, 2006 ... Monday, August 7 * The University of Southern Mississippi will offer an Industrial Audiometry and Hearing Conservation Workshop, which will run through August 9 and will include a recertification course August 8. The Council for Accreditation in Occupational Hearing Conservation ...
Saints score for Jackson
Aug 07, 2006; ... JACKSON - A dedicated team rallied several months ago to persuade the New Orleans Saints to hold their summer training camp in the capital city. Several cities and sites vied for the opportunity won by Millsaps College. But, before the Saints could hit the field last week, numerous site visits ...
New businesses opening in historic Crystal Springs
Aug 07, 2006; ... CRYSTAL SPRINGS - The historic town of Crystal Springs is a short drive down Interstate 55 from the metro Jackson area, but in some ways, it's worlds away. It's those differences that keep residents and draw newcomers and retirees. "We have a slow pace here and a warm community," says ...
The Outfitter shoots straight, bags success for Duke
Aug 07, 2006; ... RICHLAND - It would be a more inspiring story. Rocky Duke, realizing a lifelong dream, takes a leap of faith and opens a hunting and fishing outfitting store that in the face of stiff competition and other challenges proves successful. Inspiring, yes, but only half true. In actuality, ...
MUW establishing Women's Center for Entrepreneurship
Aug 07, 2006; ... COLUMBUS - Thanks to a $1 -million, congressionally-directed grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration, the Mississippi University for Women (MUW) will establish an economic development resource center designed to facilitate, support and help advance entrepreneurship, especially for ...
Drought, fuel prices drive up sod costs
Aug 07, 2006; ... STARKVILLE - Mississippi's sod producers are experiencing significantly higher production and transportation costs with little opportunity to pass their expenses on to consumers. Wayne Wells, turfgrass specialist with Mississippi State University's Extension Service, said the cost of ...
Corporate support secures high-profile game for Capital City
Aug 07, 2006; ... JACKSON - The Saints first training camp in the Capital City culminates in a Mississippi pre-season match-up August 26. The Saints' Deuce McAllister and Fred McAfee, both Mississippians, will battle the Colts' Peyton Manning, son of the legendary former Saint, Archie Manning of Drew. The game, ...
Forum will bring investors, investment opportunities together
Aug 07, 2006; ... HATTIESBURG - August 16 will be a good day for business in Mississippi. That's the day an informational conference is being held at the University of Southern Mississippi's Thad Cochran Center to match investors with investment opportunities in the state. The Mississippi New Markets Tax Credit ...
Homeowner insurance, grant checks have banks busy
Aug 07, 2006; ... In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, there was a flurry of insurance checks made out jointly to homeowners and mortgage holders. Processing these checks and disbursements for repairs and rebuilding required extra time and care on the part of banks, especially in South Mississippi where thousands of ...
When opening branches, critical factors come into play
Aug 07, 2006; ... There's a lot of movement among banks as branches follow population patterns and new markets to grow their business. Decisions of where and when to open new facilities are based on sound business principles. Sometimes even a name change is warranted. That was the case for Sycamore Bank, ...
Marketing efforts aim to reach Hispanic population
Aug 07, 2006; ... TUPELO - The Hispanic population, currently estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau to he approximately 40 million, is one of the fastestgrowing groups in the country, and the financial services industry is strategizing on how to best meet the segment's needs. While statistics can vary, one ...
Mississippi credit unions springing back after Katrina
Aug 07, 2006; ... Even though Hurricane Katrina affected roughly two-thirds of Mississippi credit unions, and Biloxi-based Keesler Federal Credit Union, the state's largest credit union, suffered tremendous damage during the category four storm, business is brisk as credit unions recovered quickly to accommodate ...