The Mississippi Business Journal back issues from February 2008:
Gulfport deciding post-Katrina design fate of city-owned land
Feb 04, 2008; ... Given an unfortunate opportunity to rebuild by Hurricane Katrina, the City of Gulfport is making the best of the storm's devastation. The design and planning effort is led by internationally-known architect and planner Andres Duany and will conclude with comprehensive conceptual plans for ...
Study finds that adults aren't that interested in vaccinations
Feb 04, 2008; ... The results of a recent study by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, a division of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), show that far too few adults are getting vaccinations that could prevent diseases like shingles, whooping cough and cervical cancer. That is despite ...
Bones: it's more than just anklebone connected to the shinbone
Feb 04, 2008; ... Unless we break one, it's easy to take bones for granted. An interactive exhibit at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, "Bone Up On Bones," illustrates the importance of human bones. Running through May 11, the exhibit takes an inside look at the human skeletal system, the connection ...
BCI, Chamber and WLBT make Business After Hours best yet
Feb 04, 2008; ... While the 2008 Mississippi Business and Technology EXPO was serious business, exhibitors and attendees still found time to take off the heels, loosen the tie and enjoy some music and fabulous food during Business After Hours. "Who said business can't be fun?" asks Kathy Arich, ...
For OCH administrator Sonny Kelly, there's never a dull moment
Feb 04, 2008; ... Sonny Kelly is never bored with work. That's because the CEO of the Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville enjoys the demanding role of being an administrator of a growing hospital in a robust part of the state. The Delta State University graduate began his work in health administration ...
Medical mystery?
Feb 04, 2008; ... Food allergies apparently are becoming increasingly common and more severe. In some cases, these allergies can be life threatening. "The last conference I went to, they told us that 20% of the population is more allergic than they were in 1980," said Blair Patterson, R.N., allergy ...
Hospitals eye ailing economy, planning for tougher times
Feb 04, 2008; ... The downturn in the economy and recession concerns are affecting all business and industry, but perhaps none more than healthcare. Already with tight margins, state hospitals are planning for bad times ahead, tightening their belts and anticipating a rise in accounts receivables, among other ...
Heart attack and stroke death rate decline good news, but...
Feb 04, 2008; ... Deaths from heart disease and stroke have fallen significantly and ahead of schedule, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). This is particularly good news in Mississippi, which has some of the highest rates for heart disease and stroke in the country. The good news ...
Coast's hospitals moving past Katrina, providing new facilities
Feb 04, 2008; ... Hospitals on the Mississippi Gulf Coast have recovered from Hurricane Katrina and are meeting the needs of the changing area. As the population shifts and the Coastal counties rebuild, hospitals have adapted. Brian Sanderson, president of the Gulf Coast Business Council, says hospitals ...
'Slinging of sledgehammers' jump starts HealthWorks! project
Feb 04, 2008; ... It wasn't a groundbreaking, but rather a "slinging of sledgehammers," as one attendee noted, as Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi officials and area community leaders recently celebrated another step in making the HealthWorks! children's health education resource center a ...
Medical liability improvements holding steady with tort reform
Feb 04, 2008; ... Anyone wondering about whether or not medical liability coverage has changed since judicial reform was enacted in Mississippi should ask Dr. Dwalia South's opinion. "Put simply, tort reform works!" the Ripley family physician said. "Two major changes in the judicial climate prove that ...
Tourism development top priority for new Senate committee
Feb 04, 2008; ... The Mississippi Senate now has a committee dedicated to promoting tourism across the state. The Senate Tourism Committee was one of a handful of new committees Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant unveiled just before the opening gavel of the 2008 session. The House has had a committee on tourism for ...
Shorter season softens impact
Feb 04, 2008; ... The weeks leading up to Mardi Gras are more than revelry and fun for many Mississippians. The carnival season has an economic impact along the Coast where the tradition of parades, balls and parties is vital. The season began January 6, and Mardi Grass - Fat Tuesday - is February 5 this year, a ...
Ambulance company shut down causes state of emergency
Feb 04, 2008; ... Illustrating just how vital ambulance service is to Mississippi communities, 16 counties declared a state of emergency when Emergystat Ambulance Service unexpectedly announced it would discontinue service January 23. The company announced the closure at approximately 5 p.m. It would shut down at ...
Hospitals, already feeling pinch, concerned about Medicaid
Feb 04, 2008; ... Hospitals were already suffering with reimbursements for the two government programs less than the cost of providing the care. Now the hospitals have an additional cloud on the horizon with concerns about "hit men" auditors from a new Medicare program who have an incentive to disallow claims ...
Education, community cooperation keys to economic success
Feb 04, 2008; ... While economic fluctuations come and go, and some sectors are faring better than others, one message was clear at the 2008 Northeast Mississippi Economic Forecast Conference in Tupelo on January 24: education and community cooperation are core .components of proactive economic development ...
Awards programs honor best, brightest in Mississippi
Feb 04, 2008; ... There were a lot of smiles and laughs, handshakes and hugs January 16-17 in the west bay of the Mississippi Trademart during the 2008 Mississippi Business & Technology EXPO presented by Comcast Business Class. The EXPO's three awards programs - Best Places to Work in Mississippi, Top 40 ...
State budget tight, but optimism alive for critical needs' funding
Feb 04, 2008; ... The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has fallen on hard times in recent years with a lack of funding cutting into the department's ability to hire adequate staff to deliver critical public health services throughout the state. State Health Officer Dr. Ed Thompson is ...
Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) executive director Gray Swoope unveiled MyBiz Entrepreneur Network, an initiative aimed at connecting entrepreneurs to local, state and federal resources and programs to help grow their business, January 30.
Feb 04, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Mississippi Development Authority (MDA) executive director Gray Swoope unveiled MyBiz Entrepreneur Network, an initiative aimed at connecting entrepreneurs to local, state and federal resources and programs to help grow their business, January 30 ....
Shorter season softens impact: Mississippi Mardi Gras still making post-Katrina comeback on the Coast.
Feb 04, 2008; ... The weeks leading up to Mardi Gras are more than revelry and fun for many Mississippians. The carnival season has an economic impact along the Coast where the tradition of parades, balls and parties is vital. The season began January 6, and Mardi Gras--Fat Tuesday--is February 5 this year, ...
Retailers ready to see rebate shopping spree.
Feb 04, 2008; ... After Congress and the White House reach a final agreement outlining the terms of an economic stimulus package, it is almost certain taxpayers can expect a check from the federal government to arrive some time late spring or early summer. Individuals will receive a $600 rebate, ...
Tourism development top priority for new Senate committee.
Feb 04, 2008; ... The Mississippi Senate now has a committee dedicated to promoting tourism across the state. The Senate Tourism Committee was one of a handful of new committees Lt. Gov. Phil Bryant unveiled just before the opening gavel of the 2008 session. The House has had a committee on ...
Connect Technology, LLC.(People to Watch)(Mike Melohn is appointed as senior software engineer)(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008 ... Mike Melohn has been named senior software engineer for Connect Technology, LLC. Melohn is a specialist in Web-based enterprise business application systems and managing application development teams with more than 15 years of experience. He is proficient in a large variety of programming ...
Office of the State Auditor.(People to Watch)(Lisa Shoemaker appointed as director of communications)(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008 ... Lisa Shoemaker of Meridian will join State Auditor Stacey Pickering's office as director of communications February 4. A native of Taylorsville, Shoemaker most recently served as the communications specialist at East Mississippi Electric Power Association, an electric ...
JBHM Architects, P.A.(People to Watch)
Feb 04, 2008 ... Nikki Thompson has joined JBHM Architects, P.A., in Biloxi as office manager. She attended Hawthorne Business College and holds a certificate in business administration/stenography. Prior to joining the ...
Neel-Schaffer Inc.(People to Watch)
Feb 04, 2008 ... Joe Fiello has joined Neel-Schatfer Inc. as an engineer in the structural department in the Jackson office. A native of Long Beach, Fiello originally came to Neel-Schaffer as an intern during the ...
Land Bank South, FLCA.(People to Watch)
Feb 04, 2008 ... Patricia E. Moore, CPA, has joined Land Bank South. FLCA. as vice president/chief financial officer. A native of Fulton, she obtained a bachelor of professional accountancy degree in 1996 and a master's degree in taxation in 1998 from Mississippi State University. She is a member of ...
Education, community cooperation keys to economic success.
Feb 04, 2008; ... While economic fluctuations come and go, and some sectors are faring better than others, one message was clear at the 2008 Northeast Mississippi Economic Forecast Conference in Tupelo on January 24: education and community cooperation are core components of proactive economic development ...
Working parents blue with flu cases climbing in state.(Perspective)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Last week, the Mississippi State Department of Health announced that there had been 27 laboratory-confirmed flu cases in the state since November. "We are now in the peak season of influenza, which will last for the next couple of months," said State Health Officer Dr. Ed ...
[Cartoon].(Perspective)(Cartoon)
Feb 04, 2008; ... IS THAT A GIANT FROM THE SUPER BOWL? NO! THAT'S THE MEDICAID DEFICIT! ...
Whistleblower shares story in 'Extraordinary Circumstances'.(Book Business)(Interview)
Feb 04, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] She was one of three whistleblowers selected as Time Person of the Year 2002. Cynthia Cooper, that is, who gained notoriety overnight as the whistleblower in the $11-billion WorldCom corporate fraud case that stunned a nation and led to the ...
Awards programs honor best, brightest in Mississippi.(EXPO 2008)
Feb 04, 2008; ... There were a lot of smiles and laughs, handshakes and hugs January 16-17 in the west bay of the Mississippi Trademart during the 2008 Mississippi Business & Technology EXPO presented by Comcast Business Class. The EXPO's three awards programs--Best Places to Work in Mississippi, Top 40 ...
BCI, Chamber and WLBT make business after hours best yet.(EXPO 2008)
Feb 04, 2008; ... While the 2008 Mississippi Business and Technology EXPO was serious business, exhibitors and attendees still found time to take off the heels, loosen the tie and enjoy some music and fabulous food during Business After Hours. "Who said business can't be fun?" asks Kathy Arich, ...
Gulfport deciding post-Katrina design fate of city-owned land.
Feb 04, 2008; ... Given an unfortunate opportunity to rebuild by Hurricane Katrina, the City of Gulfport is making the best of the storm's devastation. The design and planning effort is led by internationally-known architect and planner Andres Duany and will conclude with comprehensive conceptual plans for ...
Business events (and more).(Conference news)(Calendar)
Feb 04, 2008 ... Tuesday, February 5 * The annual Dunbar Lecture in Philosophy at Millsaps College in Jackson will be held in the Ford Academic Complex beginning at 7 p.m. It will feature the address "Can Evolution Explain Morality? Or is it Dog Eat Dog All the Way Down?" by Michael Ruse, a ...
Conservation work good for the earth--and your soul.(Outdoor Impact)
Feb 04, 2008; ... We all woke up January 1st facing a brave new year. What are we doing with it? There are numerous items on 2008 to-do lists: Pick a new president for the country? Quit smoking, again, and stop eating so much, again, are undoubted on the list of many. Maybe choose a state football team to ...
Market actions demand decisions based on objectivity, understanding.
Feb 04, 2008; ... There was a behavioral finance professor who once told me something very interesting about investors. He said that most investors feel that they deserve any good things that happen to their investments and feel unjustly punished when things go poorly. That really answers a lot ...
Layoffs surge, says Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Feb 04, 2008 ... In December, employers took 1,433 mass layoff actions, seasonally adjusted, as measured by new filings for unemployment insurance benefits during the month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Each action involved at least 50 persons from a single employer. The number ...
Catfish producers fighting cormorants.(Mississippi Agribusiness)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Mississippi catfish producers want consumers to eat lots of their product, but when those consumers are predatory birds, it's time to get out and patrol the ponds. Double-crested cormorants are large, black migratory seabirds that somewhat resemble ducks. They can be up to a ...
Ambulance company shut down causes state of emergency.(Healthcare Mississippi)(Emergystat Ambulance Service )
Feb 04, 2008; ... Illustrating just how vital ambulance service is to Mississippi communities, 16 counties declared a state of emergency when Emergystat Ambulance Service unexpectedly announced it would discontinue service January 23. The company announced the closure at approximately 5 p.m. It would shut ...
Aetna writing health policies in state.(Healthcare Mississippi)
Feb 04, 2008 ... Special to the Mississippi Business Journal Aetna has begun selling health plans for individuals and their families throughout the state of Mississippi. The new Aetna Advantage Plans for Individuals and Families became effective February 1, and consumers will be able to purchase ...
Medical liability improvements holding steady with tort reform.(Healthcare Mississippi)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Anyone wondering about whether or not medical liability coverage has changed since judicial reform was enacted in Mississippi should ask Dr. Dwalia South's opinion. "Put simply, tort reform works!" the Ripley family physician said. "Two major changes in the judicial climate ...
University of Mississippi Health Care building brand.(Healthcare Mississippi)
Feb 04, 2008 ... Special to the Mississippi Business Journal The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson has developed an image campaign to inform the public about the quality of patient care offered by University of Mississippi Health Care (UMHC). The message to ...
State budget tight, but optimism alive for critical needs' funding.(Healthcare Mississippi)
Feb 04, 2008; ... The Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) has fallen on hard times in recent years with a lack of funding cutting into the department's ability to hire adequate staff to deliver critical public health services throughout the state. State Health Officer Dr. Ed Thompson is ...
Mississippi State Medical Association chooses ScripPlus for tamper-resistant prescriptions.(Healthcare Mississippi)
Feb 04, 2008 ... Special the the Mississippi Business Journal The Mississippi State Medical Association (MSMA) has reached an agreement with Standard Register to make available to its members tamper-resistant prescription pads that will meet both federal and state security prescription ...
Coast's hospitals moving past Katrina, providing new facilities.(Healthcare Mississippi)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Hospitals on the Mississippi Gulf Coast have recovered from Hurricane Katrina and are meeting the needs of the changing area. As the population shifts and the Coastal counties rebuild, hospitals have adapted. Brian Sanderson, president of the Gulf Coast Business Council, says ...
'Slinqing of sledgehammers' jump starts HealthWorks! project.(Healthcare Mississippi)
Feb 04, 2008; ... It wasn't a groundbreaking, but rather a "slinging of sledgehammers," as one attendee noted, as Health Care Foundation of North Mississippi officials and area community leaders recently celebrated another step in making the HealthWorks! children's health education resource center a ...
Hospitals, already feeling pinch, concerned about Medicaid.(Healthcare Mississippi)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Hospitals were already suffering with reimbursements for the two government programs less than the cost of providing the care. Now the hospitals have an additional cloud on the horizon with concerns about "hit men" auditors from a new Medicare program who have an incentive to disallow ...
Health scene: bones: it's more than just anklebone connected to the shinbone.(Healthcare Mississippi)(Mississippi Museum of Natural Science)(Conference news)
Feb 04, 2008; ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unless we break one, it's easy to take bones for granted. An interactive exhibit at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, "Bone Up On Bones," illustrates the importance of human bones. Running through May 11, the exhibit takes an inside look at the ...
Medical mystery? No easy answers for understanding why food allergies seem to be up in numbers, intensity.(Healthcare Mississippi)(Report)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Food allergies apparently are becoming increasingly common and more severe. In some cases, these allergies can be life threatening. "The last conference I went to, they told us that 20% of the population is more allergic than they were in 1980," said Blair Patterson, R.N., ...
Study finds that adults aren't that interested in vaccinations.(Healthcare Mississippi)
Feb 04, 2008; ... The results of a recent study by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases, a division of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), show that far too few adults are getting vaccinations that could prevent diseases like shingles, whooping cough and cervical cancer. That is ...
Heart attack and stroke death rate decline good news, but....(Healthcare Mississippi)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Deaths from heart disease and stroke have fallen significantly and ahead of schedule, according to the American Heart Association (AHA). This is particularly good news in Mississippi, which has some of the highest rates for heart disease and stroke in the country. The good news ...
Hospitals eye ailing economy, planning for tougher times.(Healthcare Mississippi)
Feb 04, 2008; ... The downturn in the economy and recession concerns are affecting all business and industry, but perhaps none more than healthcare. Already with tight margins, state hospitals are planning for bad times ahead, tightening their belts and anticipating a rise in accounts receivables, among ...
Cardiovascular care centers.(List)
Feb 04, 2008 ... <Pre> Cardiovascular Care CentersNumber of Total Name, Year FoundedStaffHospital Affiliation Address Phone/FaxWeb site Baptist Cardiovascular286 Baptist Medical Center Services, 1970 ...
For OCH administrator Sonny Kelly, there's never a dull moment.(Healthcare Mississippi)(Oktibbeha County Hospital)(Occupation overview)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Sonny Kelly is never bored with work. That's because the CEO of the Oktibbeha County Hospital in Starkville enjoys the demanding role of being an administrator of a growing hospital in a robust part of the state. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Delta State University ...
Healthcare costs can be managed.(Healthcare Mississippi)
Feb 04, 2008; ... With healthcare costs on the rise, Mississippi businesses can manage these costs down. As Mississippi faces a healthcare crisis and with healthcare costs increasing at a minimum of 10% per year, Mississippi business leaders are concerned about employee health, but the majority are not ...
Tax on hospitals, tax on sick people.(Healthcare Mississippi)
Feb 04, 2008; ... Gov. Haley Barbour presented his 2008 State of the State address to the Mississippi Legislature January 21. A major topic of the governor's address was the financial situation of Mississippi's Medicaid program--predicting an $86 million deficit for the current fiscal year and an additional ...
Harrell wins Toyota utility building contract.(Strictly Business)
Feb 04, 2008 ... BLUE SPRINGS -- Toyota has awarded a local construction contract for its new Highlander vehicle assembly plant in Northeast Mississippi. This brings the total number of local contracts to six. Harrell Contracting Group, based in Ridgeland, has formed its third partnership with ...
Congressman wants new impact study.(Strictly Business)
Feb 04, 2008 ... PERRY COUNTY -- According to Rep. Gene Taylor (D-Miss.), the U.S. Department of Energy has agreed to prepare a new environmental impact statement (EIS) to consider the potential environmental consequences of turning the Richton salt dome into a U.S. strategic oil reserve. In the ...
CRG buys old Bryan Foods plant.(Strictly Business)
Feb 04, 2008 ... WEST POINT -- CRG Acquisition, LLC, has purchased the Sara Lee/Bryan Foods hog processing plant. Terms were not disclosed. This facility was one of the largest of its kind in the nation, with the slaughter and processing of nearly 10,000 animals weekly. The plant ceased ...
Cellular South boosts coverage.(Strictly Business)(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008 ... JACKSON -- Cellular South has added network infrastructure in Central Mississippi to boost its coverage area and voice and data capacity for customers. Cellular South has invested more than $237 million in its voice and data network infrastructure over the last two years. ...
Cypress, Glaxo reach settlement.(Strictly Business)
Feb 04, 2008 ... MADISON -- Cypress Pharmaceutical Inc. has reached a settlement with Glaxo Group Limited, part of the GlaxoSmithKline group of companies. The settlement resolves all disputes between the companies related to Cypress' generic ranitidine oral solution products and Glaxo's Zantac ...
Housing funds released.(Strictly Business)
Feb 04, 2008 ... MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST -- An additional $100 million has been allocated to help restore housing for workforce income families on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, boosting the program to a total of $250 million. "Restoration of the affordable housing stock is absolutely vital to Coast ...
More rental assistance coming.(Strictly Business)(Small Rental Assistance )(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008 ... MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST -- A second round of funding will pump an additional $112 million into the Small Rental Assistance program and spur development of more affordable rental housing units on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The additional funds will bring the program's total allocation to ...
Record numbers for CredAbility.(Strictly Business)(Consumer Credit Counseling Service)(Brief article)
Feb 04, 2008 ... JACKSON -- According to Consumer Credit Counseling Service (CCCS) of Jackson, consumers across the U.S. received counseling and educational services in record numbers in 2007 from the CredAbility Network, a family of agencies the includes CCCS of Jackson. Nearly 450,000 ...