FROM THE MBJ NEWSROOM
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NATIONAL BUSINESS NEWS
Karlson in charge of eco-dev in Greenville, Washington Co. 
Greenville and Washington County have a new economic development leader, but he isn’t new to the area. Cary Karlson has spent his whole life there and knows the county and its people well. He became executive director of the Delta Economic Development Center in February after serving in that position on an interim basis. One [...]
TODAY'S TOP STORIES
Deadline nearing for SBA drought-related disaster loans
- TEC lowers long distance rates for residences, businesses
- Corps reports museum nearing completion; opening set for July
- State House recognizes Bomgar founder business success
- Another county earns NWS’ StormReady designation
- Appeals Court rules against VT Halter in Navy-trade secrets lawsuit
- Officials approve sale of land after checking with Ethics Commission
- Coast city to appeal judge’s decision on proposed annexation
- Former MDOT executive director Brown wins mayoral runoff
- Aldermen pass noise ordinance despite negative public comments
THIS WEEK IN THE MBJ
Shopping center revivalists happy with current market
- Still distressed centers to acquire – but process can be stressful
- Warrior Dash re-ups for 2013, may add a second day
- iPad spurs disruption in point-of-sale payment industry

- MBJ EDITORIAL: With redistricting, the Delta now more isolated than ever
- MARTY WISEMAN: Redistricting a consequence of 2012 election
- Natural gas vehicles, like the Toyota Prius, face the chicken-and-egg syndrome
- Financial Planning: Tax-managed portfolios can mean percentage points

- Independent monitor: Kemper contingency 91 percent gone
MBJ INSIDERS
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Read March 14 issue of MBJ 
>> NEW VS. DISTRESSED RETAIL Today’s market is tailor-made for shopping center revivalists across Mississippi— By Ted Carter ...
- Read May 7 issue of the MBJ

- Read April 30 issue of the MBJ

EDITORIALS
MBJ EDITORIAL: Signs point to costly provincialism in demise of Landmark 
Sticking it to your neighbor can be a gratifying exercise for some Mississippi legislators — especially when they aren’t personally writing...
- MBJ EDITORIAL: Bryant, others should concentrate on issues, not media

Economic Development
Karlson in charge of eco-dev in Greenville, Washington Co. 
Greenville and Washington County have a new economic development leader, but he isn’t new to the area. Cary Karlson has spent his whole life...
- Foy has unique credentials to head Canton Chamber Main Street Association

- New study touts Mississippi’s potential

QUESTION & ANSWER
Q&A: Liza Looser, The Cirlot Agency 
The Mississippi World Trade Center (MSWTC) entered its 11th year with Liza Cirlot Looser, CEO of The Cirlot Agency, as president of the board....
- Q&A: David Carn, Baker Donelson

- Q&A Drew Snyder, Assistant Secretary of State of Policy & Research

- Q&A: Denny Bruns, River Oaks Hospital

Financial Planning
Financial Planning: Tax-managed portfolios can mean percentage points 
By Stan Purvis The ongoing public policy debate on federal income and estate taxes has increased investor concerns. Investors are concerned...
- Career change proves fruitful for Phillips

Made in Mississippi
Automotive equipment made in Mississippi recognized around the world 
Hunter Engineering Company came to Mississippi in 1976 with a plant in Durant in Holmes County. It made a commitment to have a manufacturing...
- Kicker: Mississippi Craft Center named one of top 10 in country

CARTOONS
MARKET SECTORS
TECHNOLOGY & TELECOM - Market Sector
Top Story
TEC lowers long distance rates for residences, businesses
BAY SPRINGS — TEC has decreased its residential and business non-day long distance rates by 17 percent. The rate decrease is retroactive to May 1. “As part of our vision, TEC’s focus is to make a positive impact on our customers, our employees and our community,” said Joey F. Garner, executive vice president of TEC.…
Technology & Telecom headlines
- State House recognizes Bomgar founder business success
- ATK first module to NASA made completely from composites
- iPad spurs disruption in point-of-sale payment industry

- Hattiesburg Clinic pioneers new diagnostic scanning procedure
- Security solutions for your data center
- NASA conducting more testing of J-2X engine at Stennis
BANKING & FINANCE - Market Sector
Top Story
Deadline nearing for SBA drought-related disaster loans
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — The U.S. Small Business Administration is reminding small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes that June 14 is the filing deadline for federal economic injury disaster loans available in Mississippi as a result of the drought and excessive heat that occurred…
MANUFACTURING/PRIVATE COMPANIES - Market Sector
Top Story
Appeals Court rules against VT Halter in Navy-trade secrets lawsuit
PASCAGOULA — Federal prosecutors say the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans has vacated a $1.4 million judgment against the Navy for allegedly disclosing trade secrets on the design of a military craft to a rival. U.S. Attorney Jim Letten says the appellate court has ruled against United States Marine Inc. and…
Manufacturing/Private Companies Headlines
ENERGY - Market Sector
Top Story
TVA increasing its fuel adjustment charge in June
NORTH MISSISSIPPI — The Tennessee Valley Authority is increasing its fuel adjustment charge by 0.7 percent in June. According to the Chattanooga (Tenn.) Times Free Press, a typical household power bill will rise 80 cents for the same amount of use. TVA spokesman Scott Brooks said the mild winter that was beneficial to customers allowed…
HEALTH CARE - Market Sector
Top Story
Prosecutors say medical kickback charges shouldn’t be dismissed
OXFORD — Federal prosecutors say the owner of a nursing services company acknowledged paying a hospital executive for “procuring business” and a judge should not dismiss the corruption charges against him. Earnest Levi Garner Jr. of Batesville was convicted in March on charges including conspiracy and embezzlement related to work at Tri-Lakes Medical Center in…
GAMING/HOSPITALITY - Market Sector
Top Story
Supervisors turn down CVB’s offer to join tourism promotion group
JACKSON COUNTY — Jackson County supervisors have turned down the Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau offer to add Jackson County representatives to their board to form a tri-county entity in support of Mississippi Coast tourism. Supervisor John McKay said yesterday he supported the move because it’s important for the Coast to speak with…
REAL ESTATE - Market Sector
Top Story
Officials approve sale of land after checking with Ethics Commission
SOUTHAVEN — Southaven officials have approved the contract to buy 10 acres of property for $1.9 million after learning that the purchase did not violate any state ethics laws because Mayor Greg Davis’ cousin is one of the owners of the land. In a 5 to 2 vote, The Commercial Appeal reports the board agreed…
EDUCATION - Market Sector
Top Story
School superintendent’s resignation accepted during emergency board meeting
GREENVILLE — Harvey Franklin Sr., superintendent of the Greenville Public School District, has resigned. The Delta Democrat Times reports the school board accepted the resignation during an emergency meeting today. Franklin’s resignation is effective immediately Deputy superintendent Leeson Taylor II has been named “acting interim superintendent” until June 30, the end of the district’s fiscal…
AGRICULTURE - Market Sector
Top Story
Favorable weather allows early planting of cotton
ACROSS MISSISSIPPI — Warm spring weather sent cotton farmers to the fields as early as the first week of April, and cotton stands are ahead of normal and looking good. As of May 6, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural Statistics Service estimated the state’s cotton was 68 percent planted and 45 percent emerged. The…








