Linked: Saturday, September 9, 2023

Popular Stories

These stories created a buzz throughout the state this week:

• Alcorn County: Small-town charm, big-time opportunities make county great place to be
• State’s small group of public defenders face low pay, high caseloads
• Explainer: What is the role of the Public Service Commission?
• Main Streets: Historic districts use 4-pronged approach to revitalize communities
• Auditors, accountants using tech to innovate and streamline practices
• Israeli consul general visits Mississippi; celebrates bilateral ties, shared values
• High mortgage rates affect buyer, seller behavior
• Grant renewal continues research, workforce training opportunities for Mississippi INBRE
• Dems announce Pinkins as new secretary of state nominee
• Relativity Space signs lease on historic NASA test stand

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Longtime NASCAR executive and Mississippi native Josh Harris has been named Darlington Raceway's president, succeeding the retiring Kerry Tharp.

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The Final Word

As Mississippi faces the ongoing issue of brain drain, the aerospace and defense industry presents a vital opportunity to retain young professionals and provide well-paying skilled jobs.

From “Statewide cooperation in aerospace, defense areas fights brain drain” by Davis Pace