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Unemployment Rate Near Historic Low

Tuesday, May 22 by Caston Countz

Mississippi’s unemployment rate in April 2018 was 4.6%, the second lowest level of unemployment ever recorded in Mississippi. The April rate is one-tenth of a percentage point higher than a month earlier in March 2018, when the rate was 4.5% and seven-tenths of a percentage... Read More.

Unemployment Rate Remains at Historic Low in Mississippi

Friday, April 20 by Caston Countz

Mississippi’s unemployment rate in March 2018 was 4.5%, tying the rate last month in February as the lowest level of unemployment ever recorded in Mississippi. The March rate is eight-tenths of a percentage point lower than a year ago in March 2017, when the rate... Read More.

Where are the closed bridges in Mississippi?

Wednesday, April 18 by Caston Countz

Have you wondered where are all of the bridges that have been closed in Mississippi? Mississippi.org has issued an interactive map showing the 542 bridges in the state that has been closed as of April 1st. In just the past week over 100 have... Read More.

Unemployment Rate in Mississippi Falls to Historic Low

Tuesday, March 6 by Caston Countz

This is the latest information announced today by the Mississippi Department of Employment Security. Mississippi’s unemployment rate fell in January 2018 to 4.6%, which is the lowest level of unemployment ever recorded in Mississippi. The January rate is two-tenths of a percentage point lower than a... Read More.

New Ward’s to Open in Prentiss

Friday, March 2 by Caston Countz

Just a few months after Ward's closed in Prentiss, the company announced the building of a new restaurant to the south of the old site. The new Ward's will be built at the "y" of the intersection of the 84 bypass and Highway 13... Read More.

50th Birthday for Ferguson Federal Credit Union

Thursday, February 8 by Caston Countz

Ferguson Federal Credit Union is starting 2018 with a celebration for its 50th year serving as the local community based credit union for Southwest Mississippi. The previous year brought about big changes for Ferguson FCU when they extended their services to a larger area.... Read More.

Ramey’s Opens in Columbia

Monday, November 27 by Caston Countz

We were so thankful to be a part of the big grand opening celebrations at the new Ramey's Marketplace in Columbia! The citizens of Columbia have been patiently anticipating this new grocery store opening ever since the former Winn Dixie location announced its closing.... Read More.

Ferguson Federal Credit Union Open in Columbia

Tuesday, August 1 by Caston Countz

Ferguson Federal Credit Union has successfully opened its latest branch on High School Ave in Columbia. The people and city officials of Columbia came out to help celebrate the grand opening of the branch on Tuesday, August 1st. The Marion County Development Partnership was... Read More.