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Outlets of Mississippi lines up fall events, new stores and holiday kickoff
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The Outlets of Mississippi in Pearl will roll out new store openings, food festivals and car shows through November, with events designed to draw shoppers and raise money for local charities.
Former Mississippi legislators set Oct. 6 release for book on healing America’s divide
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Edward and Barbara Blackmon will publish Two Minds, One Rhythm: A Story for a Fractured Nation on Oct. 6, 2026, framing the memoir as both a family chronicle and a warning about America’s political and racial fractures.
Outlets of Mississippi adds Spirit Halloween, Toys 'R' Us and Clarks
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The Outlets of Mississippi is adding three new retailers — Spirit Halloween, Toys “R” Us and Clarks — as part of a broader reinvention of the Pearl shopping center.
American Cruise Lines and Natchez break ground on new Mississippi River dock
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American Cruise Lines and the City of Natchez began work Wednesday on a major new cruise dock along the Mississippi River, the company’s largest port infrastructure project to date.
Doctors warn El Niño could worsen Mississippi weed pollen this fall
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Mississippi Asthma & Allergy Clinic says warm, wet weather tied in part to El Niño is likely to drive up weed pollen levels during the fall allergy season, which peaks in September and runs through November.
Madison County approves conference center and Mississippi’s first Dolce by Wyndham
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Madison County gave final approval Sept. 8 for a 50,000-square-foot conference center in Ridgeland paired with a privately financed 250-room Dolce by Wyndham hotel.
Mississippi and Indiana SBDC networks adopt Catalyzer for statewide rollout
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Economic Impact Catalyst said Mississippi SBDC has finished a statewide deployment of Catalyzer, while Indiana SBDC is preparing a rollout by year-end after a three-month pilot.
Express Oil Change opens new Richland, Mississippi store
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Express Oil Change & Tire Engineers has opened a new location in Richland, Mississippi, expanding its footprint in the greater Jackson area.
Pixel Narratives launches AI services for Mississippi businesses
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Pixel Narratives, a Madison-based AI services company founded in 2026, is offering implementation, training and ongoing strategy support to small and midsize businesses across Mississippi and the Southeast.
Joseph opens first Mississippi store at Highland Village
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Joseph is opening its first Mississippi location at Jackson’s Highland Village on Aug. 19, 2026, expanding the luxury boutique’s footprint in the South.
Catalis and Creative Planning relaunch Mississippi 529 plan
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Catalis and Creative Planning have modernized the Mississippi Affordable College Savings Plan with new investment options, lower fees and digital payment tools.
Mississippi charter school opens enrollment after strong third-grade reading results
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SR1 College Preparatory & STEM Academy is accepting applications for the 2026–2027 school year ahead of a July 30 deadline.
Pennsylvania and Mississippi add surety bond rules for vaping makers
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Pennsylvania and Mississippi are among the first states to require surety bonds for electronic nicotine delivery systems manufacturers, a move aimed at limiting illegal sales and improving compliance.
Why HVAC heat exchangers corrode in humid and coastal environments
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LOUMIS Air is outlining the main causes of corrosion in HVAC heat exchangers, from moisture and condensation to water chemistry, dissimilar metals and contaminants.
Exercise may help adults manage restlessness and stress
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A Gulfport, Mississippi, clinician says physical activity can be one part of a broader approach for adults dealing with restlessness, stress and ADHD-related challenges.
ASI launches residential security division for North Mississippi homeowners
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ASI has expanded beyond commercial accounts to offer professionally installed home security systems, monitoring and smart technology in North Mississippi.
Thumbs Up Media launches KJV-rooted Christian books and worship music brand
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Thumbs Up Media LLC has launched in Brandon, Mississippi, as an independent Christian publishing and music company founded by Mario Peters.
American Blonde releases new video for Mississippi Moonshine
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American Blonde premiered the music video for “Mississippi Moonshine” this morning on American Country Network, pairing the single’s bluesy Delta storyline with shifts from greyscale to saturated color.
Children’s Art Classes opens first Mississippi studio in Madison
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Children’s Art Classes is opening its first Mississippi location in Madison this summer, giving local families a new option for structured art instruction, camps and creative enrichment.
SR1 summer camp serves 150 Mississippi students with STEM and college prep
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SR1’s 14th annual College Preparatory & STEM Academy Summer Camp is underway at Millsaps College in Jackson, reaching more than 150 scholars from Central Mississippi at no cost to families.
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